On Wednesday 22 April 2009 the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) overwhelmingly endorsed a recommendation to boycott Israeli goods and produce as well as “review” its relationship with the Histadrut (Israeli TUC).

This follows a two-year “consultation” process by the STUC into the merits of a boycott, sanctions and disinvestment (BDS) campaign against Israel.

Commenting on the STUC's decision, Roger Lyons, Chair of Trade Union Friends of Israel (TUFI), said:

“It's a sad day when fellow trade unionists take such a one-sided, totally unproductive approach to the Israeli-Palestinian situation.  Instead of calling for disruptive boycotts, we believe that the British trade union movement should be aiding their Israeli and Palestinian counterparts in lending practical solidarity and support for positive co-operation.  All this boycott support will do is divide the two communities further."

“We, at TUFI, will continue to work with progressive unions across the world who are endeavoring to work for trade union values with both Israelis and Palestinians”.

For further information:
Contact Steve Scott 07768 693 943

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