I was pleased to be one of the speakers this evening in
Manchester at the emergency rally called by Stop the War calling for Israel to stop its attacks on Gaza.
One of the other speakers noted that practically every trade union in Britain supports the Palestinians cause as Trade Unionists recognise injustice when they see it. The disregard shown by the Israeli military for the humanity of the Palestinian people and the lack of concern shown by the leaders of the Western powers challenge all trade unionists to respond.
UNISON has issued a statement today http://www.unison.org.uk/news/articles/unison-calls-for-an-immediate-ceasefire-by-both-israel-and-hamas
- Which also pins
the escalation of violence on the illegal occupations by Israel of the West Bank and East Jerusalem and refusal to
enter into any meaningful talks on the creation of a Palestinian state. One of the other speakers noted that practically every trade union in Britain supports the Palestinians cause as Trade Unionists recognise injustice when they see it. The disregard shown by the Israeli military for the humanity of the Palestinian people and the lack of concern shown by the leaders of the Western powers challenge all trade unionists to respond.
UNISON has issued a statement today http://www.unison.org.uk/news/articles/unison-calls-for-an-immediate-ceasefire-by-both-israel-and-hamas
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Stop the War coalition have
organised a national protest this Saturday 19th
July – assemble Downing St. 12 noon.
It would be great to see as many trade union banners as possible
at the demo this Saturday.
Elementary internationalism calls for an immediate end to
Israel's military assault on Gaza and an immediate end to the blockade and
siege on Gaza.
We should also be demanding this of our elected politicians. 
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