Cyberunions Podcast Episode 63 The Forum on Palestine it was

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:30 Before the report back

• The labor revolt continues in South Africa
• The fascist police take drastic measures reminiscent of the HIV scare in the 1980s

10:00 Palestine what was learned

• The discourse in the US is horrible, Stephen shares what he learned, having been a supporter of Palestine but never having the story to back it up.
• Detailed discussions of what is happening on the ground in Palestine.
• Great information and virtual tour from Al Haq for those that are unable to to visit Palestine.
• What happens in Palestine does not stay in Palestine, it impacts us all, from companies profiting to security tactics against social movements.

32:50 The Labor Panel on Palestine from the Forum

• Labor for Palestine and CUPE Ontario
• Scotland Palestine Solidarity Committee
• National Lawyers Guild and Labor For Palestine in NY
• Each person above share stories of success and challenges with the BDS campaigns within labor unions in Canada, US and Scotland

Stephen will be writing a series of posts about World Social Forum Free Palestine

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