Unison resolution; Stop the killings in Palestine! End the siege of Gaza!

This AGM deplores the attacks on the people of Palestine by Israel and sends out a message of solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Gaza.

We support the calls for an immediate end to the slaughter of defenceless people and an immediate end to the siege of Gaza.

We recognise that the 1.5 million people of Gaza live in an open air prison and that for years Israel has blocked the transport of food, medicine and vital supplies forcing the people of Gaza to live in inhumane conditions and leaving the majority of people unemployed.

We also recognise that Israel is a terrorist and apartheid state, armed with F-16 fighter jets, helicopter gunships and tanks, that is attacking a largely impoverished and isolated people.

For over 6 decades it has carried out policies of ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people.

We reject the lies that Hamas is to blame for the current attacks by Israel and defend the right of the people of Palestine to defend themselves against occupation.

We support and urge members to take part in demonstrations that are taking place against these murderous attacks.

* In conjunction with the PSC initiate a local organising meeting bringing in local campaigns and activists as soon as possible to discuss solidarity work.

* Request that UNION’s national conference initiates a boycott of Israel.

* Demand that the government take action against Israel including trade and diplomatic sanctions, an end to arms deals and no loans, aid or permission for the passage of US arms shipments through the UK

Thu 08, January 2009 @ 15:31