minute read
ADVERTISEMENT
Teachers are organizing to urge the National Education Association, the largest teachers union in the US with over 3 million members, to rescind its support for President Joe Biden’s re-election until there is a "permanent cease-fire" in Gaza.
Palestinian American social studies teacher in Oaklawn, IL Rahaf Othman told The Nation, "…our union has been very focused on racial and social justice, and supporting him when he is not only funding but also sending weapons killing my people sends me the message that we don’t matter, and that we are collateral damage and that’s OK."
According to the outlet, even a member of the NEA board of directors is joining the movement.
The teachers are reportedly demanding that the US end "sending military funding, equipment, and intelligence to Israel" and commit "to a fair due process for asylum-seekers and refugees."
Othman added, "Educators rallied together and created this group, Educators for Palestine. I am grateful they brought me along for the ride."
The educators are reportedly planning to withhold voluntary donations from the union’s political action committee "until NEA takes this step."
According to the outlet, NEA members pressured 19 local, state, and regional bodies of the NEA to pass resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.
NEA President Rebecca Pringle even tweeted in support of a cease-fire.
According to The Nation, NEA members are planning to protest with the American Federation of Teachers at an NEA board meeting in February.
Teachers’ union members have been at the forefront of anti-Israel rallies and protests across the US.
In Seattle, teachers’ union members bragged on social media about blockading a freeway that trapped hundreds of people and at least two ambulances for 6 hours.
Palestinian American social studies teacher in Oaklawn, IL Rahaf Othman told The Nation, "…our union has been very focused on racial and social justice, and supporting him when he is not only funding but also sending weapons killing my people sends me the message that we don’t matter, and that we are collateral damage and that’s OK."
According to the outlet, even a member of the NEA board of directors is joining the movement.
The teachers are reportedly demanding that the US end "sending military funding, equipment, and intelligence to Israel" and commit "to a fair due process for asylum-seekers and refugees."
Othman added, "Educators rallied together and created this group, Educators for Palestine. I am grateful they brought me along for the ride."
The educators are reportedly planning to withhold voluntary donations from the union’s political action committee "until NEA takes this step."
According to the outlet, NEA members pressured 19 local, state, and regional bodies of the NEA to pass resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.
NEA President Rebecca Pringle even tweeted in support of a cease-fire.
According to The Nation, NEA members are planning to protest with the American Federation of Teachers at an NEA board meeting in February.
Teachers’ union members have been at the forefront of anti-Israel rallies and protests across the US.
In Seattle, teachers’ union members bragged on social media about blockading a freeway that trapped hundreds of people and at least two ambulances for 6 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Sign in to comment
Powered by StructureCMS™ Comments
Join and support independent free thinkers!
We’re independent and can’t be cancelled. The establishment media is increasingly dedicated to divisive cancel culture, corporate wokeism, and political correctness, all while covering up corruption from the corridors of power. The need for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis has never been greater. When you support The Post Millennial, you support freedom of the press at a time when it's under direct attack. Join the ranks of independent, free thinkers by supporting us today for as little as $1.
Remind me next month
To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy
Comments