NEU calls for a ceasefire in Gaza as its sister Palestinian union’s video shows destruction of schools 11 January 2024 / 11 January 2024 by martinfrancis2 The NEU has issued a New Year’s message reiterating its call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza where the relentless Israeli bombardment has killed more than 22,000 Palestinians since 7 October, over 70 per cent of whom are women and children. The NEU is also calling for an end to the raids, demolitions, […] Read more » ceasefire NEU Palestine
TUC joins fight against the Anti-Boycott Bill 13 September 2023 / 13 September 2023 by martinfrancis2 The Trade Union Congress yesterday joined more than 60 organisations including tade unions, human rights and climate action campaigns in opposing the government’s Anti-Boycott Bill. The bill would prohibit public bodies, including universities and councils from supporting BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) on issues that the government deem not in line with their foreign policy. […] Read more » arms trade climate NEU Palestine TUC UNISON