Gaza

Portland Federation of School Professionals calls for workers action against war on Gaza

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Portland Federation of School Professionals PFSP AFT Local 111 1110 S.E. Alder, #130 Portland, OR 97214-2400 (503) 236-3497 FAX (503)236-3694 www.pfsp111.org WHEREAS solidarity with workers everywhere is a crucial part of labor unionism, and the workers’ struggle has no borders. WHEREAS every day now we are seeing the horrifying bombing and massive killing of the working people of Gaza and their children with arms supplied by the same U.S. government that carries out strike breaking against workers here. Over 30,000 have already been killed and the death toll is slated to grow higher day by day. WHEREAS working-class opposition to this U.S./Israel war goes hand in hand with the Labor motto, “An injury to one is an injury to all” as well as the call, “Arab, Jewish, black and white, workers of the world unite.” THEREFORE, be it resolved that PFSP Local 111 supports the Palestinian trade unions’ call for labor everywhere to stop the shipment of arms for this U.S./Israel war; that we salute dock and transport workers in Barcelona, Belgium, Italy, and elsewhere who have stated their refusal to handle arms shipments for this war; and that we support and encourage efforts for such workers’ actions here in the U.S. to stop the arms shipments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, opposing what is in effect yet another U.S. war, this time against the people of Gaza; we call for the immediate end to Israel’s bombing of Gaza; for Israel to vacate Gaza and the West Bank, and to end all arming and funding for it now. motioned and approved by the membership at the general membership meeting on March 6, 2024.
PFSP resolution on Gaza, 6 March 2024

WHEREAS solidarity with workers everywhere is a crucial part of labor unionism, and the workers’ struggle has no borders.

WHEREAS every day now we are seeing the horrifying bombing and massive killing of the working people of Gaza and their children with arms supplied by the same U.S. government that carries out strike breaking against workers here. Over 30,000 have already been killed and the death toll is slated to grow higher day by day.

WHEREAS working-class opposition to this U.S./Israel war goes hand in hand with the Labor motto, “An injury to one is an injury to all” as well as the call, “Arab, Jewish, black and white, workers of the world unite.”

THEREFORE, be it resolved that PFSP Local 111 supports the Palestinian trade unions’ call for labor everywhere to stop the shipment of arms for this U.S./Israel war; that we salute dock and transport workers in Barcelona, Belgium, Italy, and elsewhere who have stated their refusal to handle arms shipments for this war; and that we support and encourage efforts for such workers’ actions here in the U.S. to stop the arms shipments; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, opposing what is in effect yet another U.S. war, this time against the people of Gaza; we call for the immediate end to Israel’s bombing of Gaza; for Israel to vacate Gaza and the West Bank, and to end all arming and funding for it now.

motioned and approved by the membership at the general membership meeting on March 6, 2024.

IBEW Local 48 calls for workers action to stop the U.S./Israel war on Gaza

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Originally published at https://www.ibew48.com/get-involved/current-events/gaza-resolution

WHEREAS, solidarity with workers everywhere is a crucial part of labor unionism, and the workers’ struggle has no borders; and WHEREAS, every day now we are seeing the horrifying bombing and massive killing of the working people of Gaza, and their children, with arms supplied by the same U.S. government that carries out strikebreaking against workers here, with over 25,000 already killed and the death toll slated to grow higher day by day; and WHEREAS, working-class opposition to this U.S./Israel war goes hand in hand with the labor motto, “An injury to one is an injury to all” as well as the call, “Arab, Jewish, black and white, workers of the world unite.” THEREFORE, be it resolved that IBEW Local 48 supports the Palestinian trade unions’ call for labor everywhere to stop the shipment of arms for this U.S./Israel war; that we salute dock transport workers in Barcelona, Belgium, Italy and elsewhere who have stated their refusal to handle arms shipments for this war; and that we support and encourage efforts for such workers’ actions here in the U.S. to stop the arms shipments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, opposing what is in effect yet another U.S. war, this time against the people of Gaza, we call for the immediate end to Israel’s bombing of Gaza; Israel out of Gaza and the West Bank; end all arming and funding for it now. Resolution approved by the membership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 48 at their regular membership meeting on February 28, 2024.
IBEW Local 48 Resolution Against the War on Gaza

WHEREAS, solidarity with workers everywhere is a crucial part of labor unionism, and the workers’ struggle has no borders; and

WHEREAS, every day now we are seeing the horrifying bombing and massive killing of the working people of Gaza, and their children, with arms supplied by the same U.S. government that carries out strikebreaking against workers here, with over 25,000 already killed and the death toll slated to grow higher day by day; and

WHEREAS, working-class opposition to this U.S./Israel war goes hand in hand with the labor motto, “An injury to one is an injury to all” as well as the call, “Arab, Jewish, black and white, workers of the world unite.”

THEREFORE, be it resolved that IBEW Local 48 supports the Palestinian trade unions’ call for labor everywhere to stop the shipment of arms for this U.S./Israel war; that we salute dock transport workers in Barcelona, Belgium, Italy and elsewhere who have stated their refusal to handle arms shipments for this war; and that we support and encourage efforts for such workers’ actions here in the U.S. to stop the arms shipments; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, opposing what is in effect yet another U.S. war, this time against the people of Gaza, we call for the immediate end to Israel’s bombing of Gaza; Israel out of Gaza and the West Bank; end all arming and funding for it now.

Resolution approved by the membership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 48 at their regular membership meeting on February 28, 2024.

Painters Local 10 calls for workers action against war on Gaza

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WHEREAS solidarity with workers everywhere is a crucial part of labor unionism, and the workers’ struggle has no borders. WHEREAS every day now we are seeing the horrifying bombing and massive killing of the working people of Gaza and their children with arms supplied by the same U.S. government that carries out strike breaking against workers here. Over 20,000 have already been killed and the death toll is slated to grow higher day by day. WHEREAS working-class opposition to this U.S./Israel war goes hand in hand with the Labor motto, “An injury to one is an injury to all” as well as the call, “Arab, Jewish, black and white, workers of the world unite.” THEREFORE, be it resolved that IUPAT Painters Local 10 supports the Palestinian trade unions’ call for labor everywhere to stop the shipment of arms for this U.S./Israel war; that we salute dock and transport workers in Barcelona, Belgium, Italy, and elsewhere who have stated their refusal to handle arms shipments for this war; and that we support and encourage efforts for such workers’ actions here in the U.S. to stop the arms shipments; and Be it further resolved that, opposing what is in effect yet another U.S. war, this time against the people of Gaza; we call for the immediate end to Israel’s bombing of Gaza; for Israel to vacate Gaza and the West Bank, and to end all arming and funding for it now. Resolution approved by the membership of Painters Local 10 at their regular business meeting December 20, 2023.

WHEREAS solidarity with workers everywhere is a crucial part of labor unionism, and the workers’ struggle has no borders.

WHEREAS every day now we are seeing the horrifying bombing and massive killing of the working people of Gaza and their children with arms supplied by the same U.S. government that carries out strike breaking against workers here. Over 20,000 have already been killed and the death toll is slated to grow higher day by day.

WHEREAS working-class opposition to this U.S./Israel war goes hand in hand with the Labor motto, “An injury to one is an injury to all” as well as the call, “Arab, Jewish, black and white, workers of the world unite.”

THEREFORE, be it resolved that IUPAT Painters Local 10 supports the Palestinian trade unions’ call for labor everywhere to stop the shipment of arms for this U.S./Israel war; that we salute dock and transport workers in Barcelona, Belgium, Italy, and elsewhere who have stated their refusal to handle arms shipments for this war; and that we support and encourage efforts for such workers’ actions here in the U.S. to stop the arms shipments; and

Be it further resolved that, opposing what is in effect yet another U.S. war, this time against the people of Gaza; we call for the immediate end to Israel’s bombing of Gaza; for Israel to vacate Gaza and the West Bank, and to end all arming and funding for it now.

Resolution approved by the membership of Painters Local 10 at their regular business meeting December 20, 2023.

Ironworkers Local 29 calls for workers action against war on Gaza

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To Whom It May Concern: During the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Ironworkers Local #29 general membership, held on Dec. 7, 2023, the following resolution was put to vote and passed: WHEREAS solidarity with workers everywhere is a crucial part of labor unionism, and the workers’ struggle has no borders. WHEREAS every day now we are seeing the horrifying bombing and massive killing of the working people of Gaza and their children with arms supplied by the same U.S. government that carries out strike breaking against workers here. With over 16,000 already killed and the death toll slated to grow higher day by day. WHEREAS working-class opposition to this U.S./Israel war goes and in hand with the Labor motto, “An injury to one is an injury to all” as well as the call, “Arab, Jewish, black and white, workers of the world unite.” THEREFORE be it resolved that Ironworkers Local 29 supports the Palestinian trade unions’ call for labor everywhere to stop the shipment of arms for this U.S./Israel war; that we salute dock and transport workers in Barcelona, Belgium, Italy, and elsewhere who have stated their refusal to handle arms shipments for this war; and that we support and encourage efforts for such workers’ actions here in the U.S. to stop the arms shipments; and be it further resolved that, opposing what is in effect yet another U.S. war, this time against the people of Gaza; we call for the immediate end to Israel’s bombing of Gaza; for Israel to vacate Gaza and the West Bank, and to end all arming and funding for it now.

During the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Ironworkers Local #29 general membership, held on Dec. 7, 2023, the following resolution was put to vote and passed:

WHEREAS solidarity with workers everywhere is a crucial part of labor unionism, and the workers’ struggle has no borders.

WHEREAS every day now we are seeing the horrifying bombing and massive killing of the working people of Gaza and their children with arms supplied by the same U.S. government that carries out strike breaking against workers here. With over 16,000 already killed and the death toll slated to grow higher day by day.

WHEREAS working-class opposition to this U.S./Israel war goes and in hand with the Labor motto, “An injury to one is an injury to all” as well as the call, “Arab, Jewish, black and white, workers of the world unite.”

THEREFORE be it resolved that Ironworkers Local 29 supports the Palestinian trade unions’ call for labor everywhere to stop the shipment of arms for this U.S./Israel war; that we salute dock and transport workers in Barcelona, Belgium, Italy, and elsewhere who have stated their refusal to handle arms shipments for this war; and that we support and encourage efforts for such workers’ actions here in the U.S. to stop the arms shipments; and be it further resolved that, opposing what is in effect yet another U.S. war, this time against the people of Gaza; we call for the immediate end to Israel’s bombing of Gaza; for Israel to vacate Gaza and the West Bank, and to end all arming and funding for it now.