The TUC and unions are supporting the global workplace day of action for Palestine on 26 November – ahead of the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on 29 November.
Israel continues to violate international law and Palestinian human rights, with impunity. Freedom and justice for Palestine means an end to Israel’s illegal occupation, genocide in Gaza, and to apartheid, with accountability.
The genocide in Gaza has lasted for over three years – and as winter approaches, heavy rains are already affecting displaced families. 1,400 million Palestinians are experiencing acute food insecurity and thousands face emergency conditions living in makeshift tents, as Israel continues to restrict fuel and essential items. In the West Bank, the UN continues to document the ongoing killing and injury to Palestinians by Israeli forces or settlers, with over 200 olive harvest related settler attacks in October. Annexation and settlement expansion have accelerated, threatening prospects of peace and a two-state solution.
Trade unions have a long history of standing in solidarity with Palestine. We support genuine efforts towards a just, lasting and comprehensive peace that is consistent with international law, delivers a two-state solution, and is underpinned by respect for human rights, democracy and with equality for all. We call for a ban in all trade that aids or assists Israel’s violations of international law including with Israel’s illegal settlements. In September, the TUC agreed to support the Palestinian led BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement.
Take Action
The TUC supports member-led actions agreed by their union. Discuss with your union branch what kind of action is best suited to your workplace and its circumstances and is aligned with union policy.
Take action in your own workplace and ensure all workers are treated respectfully. Some options are:
- Lunch-and-learn sessions: organise workplace discussions or virtual lunch-and-learn sessions about Israel’s occupation of Palestine and how companies, pension funds and investors can be complicit. Your union may have helpful information.
- Call for ethical investment and procurement that respects human and workers’ rights and international law.
- Email your MP - you can use this template to help you raise the trade union movement’s key calls on the UK government.
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