Congress Statement on Palestine

Irish Congress of Trade Unions warns that workers must not be placed in “unconscionable situations” of complicity in Israeli genocide, as UN-set deadline looms

• UN-set deadline of September 18th for end to occupation and apartheid of Palestine due this week.
• Irish Congress of Trade Unions writes to Taoiseach, calling for new measures including sanctions on Israel and end to trade in light of ongoing genocide.
• Unions warn of “flashpoints of conscientious objection” to Israeli actions.

Workers in Ireland should not be placed in “unconscionable situations” of facilitating trade with Israel or handling Israeli goods while the genocide in Palestine continues, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has warned.