The United Auto Workers, one of the largest and most influential labor unions in the United States, approved a constitutional amendment banning investment in Israeli government bonds. The vote passed by a narrow margin, with 321 delegates in favor and 287 opposed.
The decision is expected to trigger the withdrawal of at least $400,000 in investments from Israel Bonds. The amendment specifically targets bond holdings tied to the State of Israel.
The approved measure also includes harsh language accusing Israel of, among other things, “genocide” in the Gaza Strip. The move marks a formal union policy shift against such investments.