The Future of Palestine Solidarity in US Labor Will Come From the Rank and File

The Future of Palestine Solidarity in US Labor

Palestine has always been a labor issue, but many top US union leaders have been on the wrong side.

As Israel's actions in Gaza intensified in late 2023, some US labor unions began calling for a ceasefire, with others soon joining in and calling for a halt of military support to Israel.

Pro-Palestine organizing within U.S. unions is not new, but the breadth of criticism of Israel's actions and sympathy with Palestinians coming out of the labor movement may have signaled a shift away from U.S.

Author's summary: Labor unions shift on Palestine solidarity.

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Truthout Truthout — 2025-11-01

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