Canada's central labour union says workers will not handle military cargo going to Israel

Canada's central labour union says workers will not handle military cargo going to Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/30/2026 - 19:17 The Canadian Labour Congress says it voted for 'solidarity with Palestinian workers and their families' Shipping containers are seen in the Port of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, on 23 August 2026 (Andrej Ivanov/AFP) Off After a landmark vote on Thursday, Canada's central labour union, representing some 3 million workers across the country, has announced that it will "refuse to handle weapons and military equipment destined for Israel". The Canadian Labour…