UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced today.
Palestine
The general secretary looks back on the last year and forward to this new one
UNISON continues to call for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, full humanitarian aid and an end to the blockade, but our own government must do more
Impassioned debate on Palestine sees delegates pass a substantive motion
Palestinian ambassador Dr Husam Zomlot delivers message of defiance and hope
Visiting the West Bank with an international trade union delegation was inspiring and motivating to campaign and fight for justice for Palestinians
“Gaza needs a ceasefire now if there is to be any hope of peace, justice and a viable Palestinian state”
Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference
Richard Pyle from Medical Aid for Palestinians spoke to health conference detailing the harrowing situation in Gaza, where 484 healthcare workers have been killed
Delegates condemn statement from Israel’s national security minister that the army must shoot anyone approaching the border, including women and children