CUPE in Ontario votes to boycott Israel
The Ontario divison of Canada's largest union has voted to support an international campaign that is boycotting Israel over its treatment of Palestinians.
Delegates to the Canadian Union of Public Employees Ontario convention in Ottawa voted overwhelmingly Saturday to support the campaign until it sees Israel recognizing the Palestinians' right to self-determination. The Ontario group represents more than 200,000 workers.
The global campaign started last July and has been supported by many North American churches, 20 Quebec
organizations, and others, Canadian Press said.
CUPE also condemned what they called Israel's "apartheid wall," saying it is illegal under international law.
"Boycott, divestment and sanction worked to end apartheid in South Africa," said Katherine Nastovski, chairwoman of the CUPE Ontario international solidarity committee.
"We believe the same strategy will work to enforce the rights of Palestinian people, including the right of refugees to return to their homes and properties."
CUPE Ontario supports campaign against Israel
OTTAWA Ontario's largest public sector union has voted to support an international campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel.
Delegates to the Canadian Union of Public Employees convention in voted overwhelmingly Saturday to support the campaign until Israel recognizes the Palestinian right to self-determination.
The global campaign started last July and has been supported by many North American churches, 20 Quebec organizations, and others.
The Israeli apartheid wall has been condemned and determined illegal under international law, CUPE said in a release.
Under the resolution approved by delegates, CUPE Ontario will develop an education
campaign about the issue, including Canada's political and economic support for Israeli policies, similar to the campaign developed by CUPE British Columbia.
Canada has a free trade agreement with Israel, the only such agreement this country has outside of the western hemisphere, the union noted.
In Ontario, the liquor control board carried more than 30 Israeli wines, many produced in the occupied Golan Heights, CUPE said.
Boycott, divestment and sanction worked to end apartheid in South Africa, said Katherine Nastovski, chairwoman of the CUPE Ontario international solidarity committee. We believe the same strategy will work to enforce the rights of Palestinian people, including the right of refugees to return to their homes and properties.
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