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Mark Dimondstein is the president of the American Postal Workers Union, one of 55 Vice Presidents of the AFL-CIO and member of the AFL-CIO Executive

The federation overruled a local resolution against providing equipment to Israel, while AFL-CIO president declared that the pro-Israel line set by the organization “must be followed.”

Among postal workers, there is a sharp feeling that the massive growth of military conflict all over the world was connected with and paid for by worsening conditions for workers at home.

As the U.S.-backed genocide against the Palestinian people continues to escalate, numerous trade unions from around the world have released public statements condemning the racist, Zionist attacks. Workers World has covered some of the unions that have come out in support of Palestine. (workers.org/2023/10/74274) Additional labor organizations – such as…

APWU President Mark Dimondstein’s speech exposes the attempt to slander all opposition to Zionism as “antisemitic.”

The biggest names in labor are standing firmly with Israel in its war with Hamas.

As a raw divide over the war ripples through liberal America, a coalition of young voters and people of color is breaking with the president, raising new questions about his strength entering 2024.

A group of top union leaders argued about what should be done in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in a meeting Monday night.

The Democratic Party’s yearslong unity behind President Joe Biden is beginning to erode over his steadfast support of Israel in its escalating war with the Palestinians, with a left-leaning coalition of young voters and people of color showing more discontent toward him than at any point since he was elected. From Capitol Hill to Hollywood, in labor unions and liberal activist groups, and on college campuses and in high school cafeterias, a raw emotional divide over the conflict is convul...

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