Historic UAW Vote Signals Growing Labor Support for Palestinian Rights

United Auto Workers Union Votes to Divest From Israel Bonds

UAW President Shawn Fain makes opening remarks on day one of the UAW 39th Constitutional Convention at Huntington Place in Detroit on Monday, June 15, 2026. Photo: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect. The United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union on Thursday voted at a quadrennial convention in Detroit, Michigan to divest fully from Israel bonds, a seismic decision taken by one of the largest and, arguably, most influential unions in the US amid a…

Auto union votes to divest from Israel at annual convention

Delegates at the United Auto Workers convention in Detroit voted on Thursday to divest from Israel Bonds, citing the war in Gaza.  One of the largest unions in the country, the UAW previously held an estimated $400,000 to $700,000 in Israel Bonds and securities, according to the Detroit Free Press. It has not been disclosed how much money the divestment will affect or how many members voted to pass the resolution.  The annual convention also fea…

Historic UAW Vote Signals Growing Labor Support for Palestinian Rights

UAW delegates voted to prohibit union investments in Israel Bonds, marking a significant victory for pro-Palestinian activists at the union’s convention.

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UAW convention votes to divest from Israeli bonds

The UAW votes to remove investments in Israeli bonds following a push from members.

United Auto Workers delegates vote to divest from Israel Bonds

The 321-287 vote means the union could divest from as much as $400,000.