Union leader condones attacks on black drivers

A CORK taxi union which denies racism for refusing black drivers has admitted some of its members hurled eggs at the cars of Africans after they refused to respect a strike last week.

The chairman of the Cork Taxi Drivers Association (CTDA) said he fully condoned such behaviour and would not apologise for the continued policy of refusing membership to black African taxi drivers.

http://www.tribune.ie/news/home-news/article/2009/apr/05/union-leader-condones-attacks-on-black-drivers/

Trade unions launch boycott of Israeli goods

Trade unionists are to launch a boycott of Israeli goods as part of a major campaign to secure a peaceful settlement in the Middle East, Stormont heard today.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) launched a report on Israel and Palestine compiled by senior members who visited the troubled region.

As controversy continues to rage over the death toll in Gaza caused by the recent Israeli military attacks, trade union leaders announced they are to hold a major conference this year to act as a springboard for their campaign.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/trade-unionists-launch-boycott-of-israeli-goods-14181932.html