Jewish teachers group files human rights complaint accusing B.C. teachers union of fostering antisemitism | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 2, 2024 - 21:25

Jewish teachers group files human rights complaint accusing B.C. teachers union of fostering antisemitism

July 2, 2024
A group of Jewish teachers has filed a human-rights complaint against its own union, accusing the BC Teachers’ Federation of fostering antisemitism by marginalizing Jewish and Zionist perspectives in union activities and workplaces.Paul Pulver, a labour and employment lawyer representing BC Teachers Against Antisemitism, said Tuesday the discrimination faced by the teachers is making it challenging for them to do their jobs and to work with their union.


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