On Sunday the 19th, the People’s Arms Embargo will hold a mass meeting at 11 a.m. at the Islamic Cultural Center, 1433 Madison St., Oakland.

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1021 retiree Arla S. E. said, “I am a Jewish retiree member of SEIU 1021, and worked as a medical social worker until I retired. I have visited Palestine several times over the years, including both the West Bank and Gaza. Among other things, I met with social workers and other workers when I was there, and observed first-hand how crucially important worker-to-worker solidarity is to the people of Palestine. I will attend the PNFTU solidarity event virtually, as I will be in New Mexico—and I do NOT want to miss this opportunity to stand with, learn from, and share with our labor siblings in Palestine and here at home. I am grateful for this deeply meaningful occasion to recognize that an injury to one is an injury to all, and to build international solidarity by fighting together for the rights, dignity, and self-determination of Palestinian workers, as well as workers in the US and around the world.”

Linda Ray serves as the Vice President for the West Bay Retirees Chapter, and who previously served in many capacities, including SF Labor Council Delegate, Community RN Chapter President, Secretary, and Steward, RN Bargaining Committee member, the Peace and Solidarity Committee co-chair, and on the SEIU 790 E-Board. She said, “Working people everywhere (and those of us lucky enough to retire) have the same concerns.  We are all brothers and sisters including those in Palestine who have experienced occupation and expulsion from their lands by violence and genocide. The labor movement’s ethos is that we owe special solidarity to those experiencing the most repression. I plan to attend the upcoming gathering to offer my solidarity to the Palestine Free Trade Union Federation and hope you can join me.”