Community | September 18, 2009 | 5 comments

UK-Britain’s unions commit to a mass boycott of Israeli goods

source: http://www.bdsmovement.net/?q=node/555

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In a landmark decision, Britain’s trade unions have voted overwhelmingly to commit to build a mass boycott movement, disinvestment and sanctions on Israel for a negotiated settlement based on justice for Palestinians.


The motion was passed at the 2009 TUC Annual Congress in Liverpool today (17 September), by unions representing 6.5 million workers across the UK.
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Its growing every day. Israel needs to change her way, not yesterday-today.

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5 comments // UK-Britain’s unions commit to a mass boycott of Israeli goods

  • Bren589
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      Bren589  

    • why does everyone cry Anti-semitism , when all we want is for these war crimes to stop. I will boycott Israel till they change their ways

    • 2 years ago
  • freecrack
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      freecrack  

    • really as britains anti-semetism grows and the streets are more frequently filled with violent muslum protests they are boycotting israel?
      its either strategicly the most rediculous idea or just b.s.

    • 2 years ago
  • Vierotchka
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      Vierotchka  
    • freecrack:

      All this has strictly nothing to do with antisemitism - it is a healthy reaction and response to heinous war crimes and crimes against humanity. I am Jewish and I fully approve these boycotts.

    • 2 years ago
  • WorldPeaceTV
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      WorldPeaceTV  

    • The world's largest car hire firm last night called on the Israeli airline EL AL to withdraw an internet advert which offered free Hertz rental to British passengers who flew to to Israel to show their "solidarity" with the country, The Independent has learnt.

      Hertz logo removed

      The adverts, running on EL AL's website, stated: "Now, more than ever is the time to come to Israel. Come express your solidarity with Israel. Fly with EL AL and receive 3 or 4 day car rental for free!"

      The advert had a clearly visible Hertz logo and when users clicked on it they could view the terms and conditions which stated that the deal with Hertz Israel was valid for EL AL tickets to the country.

      But last night the Hertz Corporation said they did not want to be associated with the offer and said they had called on EL AL to remove it. They have already insisted that their logo be taken off the promotion.

      The deal was launched on 8 January, five days after Israel began its ground offensive in Gaza.

    • 2 years ago
  • WorldPeaceTV
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      WorldPeaceTV  

    • another one:
      The French company Veolia, which has been operating Stockholm’s subway for the past ten years, has lost its contract worth 3.5 billion Euro and which has been “the biggest ongoing public contract procurement process in Europe.”
      Veolia is involved in an infamous tramway project that is intended as a fait accompli project which will transfigure Jerusalem and connect the western part of the city with the illegal settlements on the Palestinian stolen and occupied territories.

      The subject was openly debated in Swedish media lately and triggered public protests and petition signings.

      ...many think the decision was at least motivated by the obvious unease many city council members were sensing amidst the climate of disgust with Israeli crimes and the massacre that was ongoing in Gaza.

    • 2 years ago
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