Dockworkers in Solidarity – Organising Lessons from Workers Taking Action for Palestine
Dockworkers in Solidarity – Organising Lessons from Workers Taking Action for Palestine
April 16th, 2025 | 8:30pm (Palestine), 7:30 pm (Sweden), 6:30pm (London), 1:30pm (New York), 10:30am (LA).
Register to attend: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e5z5qyIUSdug1A_kHp2dAQ
As Israel's genocide in Gaza intensifies, Palestinian workers face unimaginable challenges, rebuilding shattered communities and caring for the wounded. The urgency of solidarity has never been more critical.
In a powerful act of solidarity, the Swedish Dockworkers' Union made a landmark decision to enforce a blockade on handling military equipment destined for or originating from Israel. This bold action, supported by 68% of the union’s membership through a direct vote, provides important organising lessons to workers interested in building support for Palestine in our unions.
We invite you to a crucial webinar on April 16th at 6:30 PM (UK Time) where we’ll discuss how dockworkers and trade unionists around the world can unite to strengthen support for workers taking action. We’ll also address how to support workers who take action, ensuring they are protected from retaliation.
Speakers include:
- Erik Helgeson, National Vice-Chair, Swedish Dockworkers Union
- Anthony Tetard, Coordinator, European Dockworkers Council and Member, CGT Docks and Ports Federation
- Rank and File Member, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10
- Workers in Palestine representatives
We’ll discuss:
- Ways dockworkers have mobilised to support Palestinian workers and end the arms trade with Israel.
- How to build lasting networks of support for workers, strengthening our collective power across borders.
- How to protect workers who face retaliation from employers for standing in solidarity.
RSVP today and be part of this important conversation: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e5z5qyIUSdug1A_kHp2dAQ
In Solidarity,
Workers in Palestine
April 16th, 2025 | 8:30pm (Palestine), 7:30 pm (Sweden), 6:30pm (London), 1:30pm (New York), 10:30am (LA).
Register to attend: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e5z5qyIUSdug1A_kHp2dAQ
As Israel's genocide in Gaza intensifies, Palestinian workers face unimaginable challenges, rebuilding shattered communities and caring for the wounded. The urgency of solidarity has never been more critical.
In a powerful act of solidarity, the Swedish Dockworkers' Union made a landmark decision to enforce a blockade on handling military equipment destined for or originating from Israel. This bold action, supported by 68% of the union’s membership through a direct vote, provides important organising lessons to workers interested in building support for Palestine in our unions.
We invite you to a crucial webinar on April 16th at 6:30 PM (UK Time) where we’ll discuss how dockworkers and trade unionists around the world can unite to strengthen support for workers taking action. We’ll also address how to support workers who take action, ensuring they are protected from retaliation.
Speakers include:
- Erik Helgeson, National Vice-Chair, Swedish Dockworkers Union
- Anthony Tetard, Coordinator, European Dockworkers Council and Member, CGT Docks and Ports Federation
- Rank and File Member, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10
- Workers in Palestine representatives
We’ll discuss:
- Ways dockworkers have mobilised to support Palestinian workers and end the arms trade with Israel.
- How to build lasting networks of support for workers, strengthening our collective power across borders.
- How to protect workers who face retaliation from employers for standing in solidarity.
RSVP today and be part of this important conversation: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e5z5qyIUSdug1A_kHp2dAQ
In Solidarity,
Workers in Palestine