[Marxism] South African unions to ban Israeli ship

["jammo" <ajamieson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

This is one of the latest postings from Links - http://links.org.au/node/888 - 
with a statement (unsourced) from COSATU concerning the decisions of waterside 
workers in Durban to ban unloading an Israeli ship this Sunday, 8 February. 
That is exciting news!

It appears this action is in part inspired by the resolutions adopted by the WA 
MUA at a monthly meeting that has been reported on this list. You have just got 
to love international solidarity and the power of the internet!

These resolutions are to be debated at our MUA state conference in two weeks 
time. There will be hundreds of MUA delegates from around the state and 
nationally, national officials and delegations from other unions in Australia 
and internationally. A very big conference considering the WA MUA is only a 
fighting force of 3,000 in this state. This is a far more authoritative body 
than our monthly meetings.

We are excited about these developments in South Africa. Both COSATU and SATAWU 
are sending delegations to our conference and it will certainly strengthen our 
hand in launching a BDS campaign through the Australian union movement.

And, of course, we aren't frightened about belting the boss even in this 
current economic climate.

Comradely, Jammo


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