TUFI
TUFI was established to promote Israeli-Palestinian trade union co-operation and strengthen the links between the Israeli, Palestinian and British trade union movements.
Over the last few years, Israeli and Palestinian trade unions have been setting an example of co-operation in the region; something which was recently praised by the United Nations.
In 2008 the Histadrut (Israeli TUC) and the Palestine General Federation of Trades Unions (PGFTU) signed an agreement to base future relations on negotiation, dialogue and joint initiatives to advance “fraternity and co-existence”. This has led to a number of other historic agreements between unions representing major sectors - such as Transport and Construction - in the two sides' intertwined economies.
At this time of unprecedented trade union co-operation, TUFI works to encourage the British trade union movement to play a positive role and campaign against the counter-productive and damaging "boycott Israel" calls from a minority of trade unions in the UK. Learn more about what TUFI does here.
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A video from the Internaional Transport Federation (ITF) shows the signing ceremony of the successful agreement between Israeli and Palestinian transport unions.
Read more about it and see the original agreement documents here.
Events
TUFI regularly holds events for trade unionists to learn and discuss issues surrounding: the Middle East peace process, trade unionism in Israel and Palestine, trade union co-operation in the region and the damaging effects of the boycott campaign.
TUFI’s last large event was held at the TUC Congress 2010 in Manchester on Tuesday 14 September .
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1. TUFI November-December 2011 Newsletter
2. TUC votes to “review” relations with Israeli organisations
3.The Histadrut calls for restrictions on Gaza to be lifted
4. General strike in Israel set to shut down airports, banks and schools
5. Histadrut Statement calls for Peace and Co-operation
6. Israeli and Palestinian Transport Unions sign another joint agreement
In Focus - Historic Agreement
Co-operation between Israeli and Palestinian workers over the last few years has been better than ever.
In August 2008, the Histadrut (Israeli TUC) and Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU) signed an historic agreement to base future relations on negotiation, dialogue and joint initiatives to advance “fraternity and co-existence”.
Read the full story.
Delegations to Israel & Palestine
TUFI leads large delegations of trade unionists to Israel and Palestine once or twice a year, helping trade unionists gain a better understanding of the issues.
"A thought–provoking and well-organised trip, one which highlighted the needs of workers on both sides and vividly demonstrated the significance of a peaceful solution and its importance for both Palestinian and Israeli trade unions. If you get the opportunity to go, then do it!"
Rob Sneddon
Community Union
Find out more about TUFI's previous delegations and see delegation photo galleries here.
The the most recent delegation was in March 2011 - see the delegation blog.