The Future of Palestine Solidarity in US Labor Will Come From the Rank and File

The Future of Palestine Solidarity in US Labor

Palestine has always been a labor issue, but many top US union leaders have historically been on the wrong side.

As Israel's genocide in Gaza intensified in late 2023, some US labor unions began calling for a ceasefire, with others soon joining in and advocating for a halt to military support to Israel.

Pro-Palestine organizing within U.S. unions is not new, but the breadth of criticism of Israel’s actions and sympathy with Palestinians coming out of the labor movement may have signaled a shift away from U.S.

Author summary: Labor unions shift towards Palestine solidarity.

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