Motion 110
Lasting Peace in Palestine
“That this Congress recognises that the current situation in Gaza is not a new occurrence, but a continuation of decades of human rights abuses.
“Congress welcomes the most recent ceasefire negotiation and agreement and notes the role that trade unions have played in showing international solidarity and calling on politicians to take action.
“This Congress notes that a just and permanent peace, consistent with international law, must include the right to collective self-determination of the Palestinian people as well as a resolution on the right to return.
“Congress acknowledges however, that this is a is still a long way away and more work is needed to achieve peace and prosperity for the Palestinian people.
“Therefore, this Congress commits to:
- encourage unions to affiliate to the Scottish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign;
- write to the Israeli Ambassador calling for an end to the genocide of the Palestinian people;
- Step up Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaigning, encouraging all affiliates to support and promote BDS amongst members, including through the Apartheid Free Zones (AFZ) campaign;
- continue the fight against all forms of discrimination;
- write to the Scottish First Minister and UK Prime Minister calling for an end to UK and Scottish Government potential complicity in Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity, including an end to all arms sales;
- promote and support a series of workplace days of action in support of the Palestinian people; and
- Support workers who refuse to build, handle and transport weapons destined for Israel.”
Mover: Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers & Firemen
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