Canadian Jewish Labour Committee

We are a grassroots collaborative of Jewish workers across Canada, facing down antisemitism and standing in solidarity with Jewish workers everywhere.

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This highlights the importance of mobilization and strategic intervention. These Jewish union members and allies faced significant opposition, but by remaining focused on their message, they achieved a win for their colleagues. In doing so, they’ve made OSSTF a better union. 4/4

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The rejection of this motion emphasized the importance of maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for all OSSTF members. 3/4

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The decision followed a point of consideration raised by union members, who opposed the motion on grounds that debate (and by extension, the motion itself) could be harmful and divisive. 2/4

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CJLC congratulates the Jewish and Allied members of OSSTF. This week, at their annual meeting, these OSSTF members convinced the delegation to remove several motions from the agenda, including a proposal aimed at providing resources for training on Anti-Palestinian Racism. 1/4

[Victoria Mancinelli @vcmancinelli]

Hizb Ut Tahrir Canada, an extension of a designated terrorist group in the UK, Germany, Egypt, India, China, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey and Bangladesh and banned in numerous Muslim majority countries, now wants to host their Islamic caliphate conference in Hamilton. The very same who have cheered on the vile mass terrorist attacks of October 7, who call for jihad in our streets, violent militia action to overthrow government and the return of sharia law.

As a proud Hamiltonian and Canadian who holds zero tolerance for hate, I stand firm against radical ideologies that threaten our democracy and extremist ideologies that aim to destroy, divide and destruct. I raise my voice and call for immediate action to shut it down.

The freedom of speech does not include the freedom to incite violence, hate and the promotion of terror.

Canada, we must be better than this.
The days of selective outrage, silence and empty platitudes are over. Moral clarity and strong leadership are needed, now. It is time for action and the enforcement of our laws. It’s time we take a good hard look at our criminal code and shut terror down.

Thank you @AlexpiersonAMP for the time this morning.

[Victoria Mancinelli @vcmancinelli]

Hamilton, terror will not hold space here.
I expect every voice in our city who claims to stand against hate to speak up and shut it down.

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With Jewish union members and CIJA, CJLC met with the Ont. Minister of Labour, David Piccini (@DavidPiccini} to discuss the severity of union-based antisemitism. CJLC remains non-partisan, and will work for strong actions to eliminate systemic antisemitism within unions.

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With Jewish union members and CIJA, CJLC met with the Ont. Minister of Labour, David Piccini (@DavidPiccini} to discuss the severity of union-based antisemitism. CJLC remains non-partisan, and will work for strong actions to eliminate systemic antisemitism within unions.

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How is YOUR union doing?

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Following its publication in July 2024, OPSEU/SEFPO’s Executive Board adopted BDS.
The piece outlines this simple path:  Terrorist groups → Palestinian BDS National Committee → OPSEU/SEFPO.
Read the full analysis here: https://t.co/X5DW6wGU0z (2/2)

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How to Bind Your Union to Terrorism: One Ontario College Professor's Perspective
Note from CJLC: This blog, shared with the permission of its author, a member of OPSEU/SEFPO, examines recent actions taken by the union. (1/2)

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We won’t rest until we see real change. It's time to hold our unions accountable for the toxic antisemitism undermining us all. https://t.co/B7vwuFbLUF

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The CJLC is appalled by the antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam on November 7. The violence and calls for "globalized the intifada" should be a wake up call to union leaders to stop promoting an antisemitic agenda. CJLC remains committed to supporting Canadian Jewish union members.

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We call on Canadian unions to study it, and use it in their own work.

We stand more than ready to play our part and contribute. Let's make labour *really* inclusive. (2/2)

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CJLC welcomes the Government of Canada's antisemitism handbook released by Special Envoy Ambassador @DeborahLyonsSE.

It clearly explains what antisemitism is, and how it manifests itself in Canada today. It is a crucial tool to combat Jew hatred. (1/2)

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CJLC continues to support Jewish union members in their fight for fair representation, free of discrimination and bias. We call on all union members, and the community, to speak up against the hatred that appears to be condoned by and sometimes expressed from union leaders. 5/5

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With CUPE and OPSEU flags seen in the crowd, and union leaders surrounded by signs and symbols that support terrorism, once again our public sector unions are failing its Jewish members as they remain focused on biased, divisive geopolitical agendas. 4/5

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This included but was not limited to signs and chants in support of Yahya Sinwar, a known terrorist who was the head of Hamas and orchestrated the October 7 massacre of civilians within Israel. 3/5

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The latest rally in Toronto on Sunday October 20th, 2024 saw CUPE Ontario President and CUPE National General Vice President Fred Hahn addressing the crowd while being flanked by signs and symbols in support of terrorism, including images associated with the terrorist groups. 2/5