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11 August, 2005ICEM News release No. 25/2002
The Middle East conflict is having a "devastating effect on workers and their families in both Palestine and Israel", the 20-million-strong International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM) said today. It called for an immediate end to the violence.
Following is the full text of the resolution adopted unanimously by the ICEM Executive Committee, meeting in Brussels:
The ICEM Executive Committee, at its meeting on 6-7 June 2002, expresses its grave concern over the continuing conflict and violence in the Palestinian Territories and Israel, which is having a devastating effect on workers and their families in both Palestine and Israel.
The Executive condemns Prime Minister Sharon and his government for its acts of aggression and for its invasion of the Palestinian Territories as well as for the refusal to immediately comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution No.1402 which called for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities.
The Executive condemns acts of terrorism.
The Executive appeals to the Palestinian People to refrain from any acts of violence, which will only delay a peacefully negotiated settlement.
The Executive calls on the United States, the European Union and other Governments to use their political and economic influence to get a return to sensible negotiations, which will bring about lasting peace and the establishment of a Palestinian State.
Following is the full text of the resolution adopted unanimously by the ICEM Executive Committee, meeting in Brussels:
The ICEM Executive Committee, at its meeting on 6-7 June 2002, expresses its grave concern over the continuing conflict and violence in the Palestinian Territories and Israel, which is having a devastating effect on workers and their families in both Palestine and Israel.
The Executive condemns Prime Minister Sharon and his government for its acts of aggression and for its invasion of the Palestinian Territories as well as for the refusal to immediately comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution No.1402 which called for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities.
The Executive condemns acts of terrorism.
The Executive appeals to the Palestinian People to refrain from any acts of violence, which will only delay a peacefully negotiated settlement.
The Executive calls on the United States, the European Union and other Governments to use their political and economic influence to get a return to sensible negotiations, which will bring about lasting peace and the establishment of a Palestinian State.