SWC-UAW
Coverage of SWC-UAW in the Nexus archive.
- Columbia University student workers’ union withdraws Israel divestment demand
The Columbia University student workers’ union, representing over 3,000 members, withdrew its demand for the university to divest from Israel and other entities violating international law. The union voted to remove a contract article requiring financial transparency and a list of entities for divestment based on UN and ICC definitions.
- Columbia University student workers’ union withdraws Israel divestment demand
Columbia University student workers' union (SWC-UAW) withdrew its demand for financial divestment from Israel during bargaining negotiations, marking a major shift in its political orientation. The union, previously aligned with the pro-Palestinian movement since the start of Israel’s actions in Gaza, had earlier supported divestment and transparency in university finances.