Resolution in Support of an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

ADOPTED 10/18/23

The Troy Area Labor Council (TALC), AFL-CIO expresses its grave concern at the escalation of violence against civilians and thousands of workers in Gaza and across Israel. The TALC calls on the United Nations (UN), the international community, and all countries in the region to act for peace, de-escalation of violence and robust actions to halt the war on innocent civilians. All efforts must be made to protect civilians from a humanitarian catastrophe. TALC calls on the UN and international community to exercise its influence to safeguard civilians' access to basic needs, water, food, medicine and energy.

Therefore, we call on the international community to work together to immediately start a peace process under the auspices of the United Nations. TALC echoes the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ calls for a “negotiated peace” that fulfills the national aspirations of the Palestinians and the materialization of the needs of Israel for security and demand to “end the vicious circle of bloodshed, hatred and polarization in the Middle East.” Workers and their families are unfortunate victims of all wars, and their fundamental rights must be protected. TALC believes that it is compelling now for the United Nations to intervene with a decisive action to halt – and finally end the decades-long conflict. The loss of innocent lives is an unacceptable outcome of the conflict. TALC extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives during this deeply tragic and challenging time. TALC further calls for an immediate cease-fire.