Seattle Teachers Union Endorses Boycott of “Israel”

By Staff, Agencies 

In response to the ongoing “Israeli” colonization, occupation and bombardment of Palestinian Occupied Territories, on June 14, Seattle Education Association [SEA] representatives passed a recommendation in solidarity with the People of Palestine. 

Rooted in the principles of justice, human rights and equality, the recommendation calls for an end to US military aid to the apartheid “Israeli” entity and endorses both the Palestinian call to Boycott, Divest and Sanction [BDS] “Israel” and the End the Deadly Exchange Seattle campaign. 

The recommendation passed by a 90% yes vote of the Representative Assembly. 

This comes as the Palestinian and Jewish educators and members of SEA announced their strong support of this monumental recommendation.

The SEA recommendation is not an isolated action. Educators and institutions from around the world have come forward as part of a vibrant and growing international movement in opposition to “Israeli” colonization and apartheid. Weeks ago, the United Educators of San Francisco and chapter chairs of the United Teachers of Los Angeles passed similar resolutions in solidarity with Palestinians.