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2023-11-28 -Land of the Free

[FoxNews] The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59 (MFT) called for a members-only meeting to push a resolution that acknowledges harm done to Jewish residents in the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district.

The meeting comes after a backlash ensued when the teachers union passed a resolution that called for a repeal of anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) legislation, claiming the measures suppress Palestinians' speech rights.
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Per a flier obtained by FOX News Digital, the teachers union will hold a meeting on November 29 to "vote for a resolution acknowledging harm and affirming the purpose of our union."

"At the Nov. 29 MFT meeting, members will introduce and speak in support of a resolution that acknowledges harm done to Jewish members, students, and families by the previously passed ’Israel-Palestine’ resolution and reaffirms the purpose of our union," the flier reads. "The Oct. 25th resolution strayed far from MFT’s mission by not mentioning students or educators."

MFT admitted that there was "unnecessary division" caused in the community by the Oct. 25 resolution.

"While it was not MFT members' intent, the ’Israel-Palestine’ resolution passed at our October 25 meeting harmed many Jewish members, students, and families while causing unnecessary division within our union. We regret this," the flier added.

The local teachers union passed a resolution In October to "condemn the role our [America] government plays in supporting the system of Israeli occupation and apartheid, which lies at the root of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict." In addition, the resolution called on Minnesota state lawmakers to repeal anti-BDS legislation.

Jewish parents and other concerned citizens were outraged by the MFT's statement on the Israel-Hamas war, calling it "antisemitic and hostile."

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas organized and sent a letter earlier this month to interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox and the MPS school board to condemn the MFT.
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Jeremy Cohen, a Jewish father of one child in MPS, told FOX News Digital the MFT resolution was an inappropriate move.

"To be clear, I think I would feel the same way. I know I would feel the same way. Had the resolution been drafted in any other way? Because I just don't think global politics has a place in the teachers union," he said.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-11-28 09:28|| || Front Page|| [11139 views ] Top

#1 BecauseI just don't think global politics has a place in the teachers union," he said.

That boat sailed long ago when the Marxist took over your state.

Posted by Procopius2k 2023-11-28 10:24|| 2023-11-28 10:24|| Front Page Top

#2 That boat sailed long ago when the Marxist took over your state

When Marxists took over teachers' colleges.

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2023-11-28 10:38|| 2023-11-28 10:38|| Front Page Top

#3 Yeah, if they would just stick to educating the kids...then maybe the kids would be able to read, write and do basic arithmetic.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2023-11-28 12:17|| 2023-11-28 12:17|| Front Page Top

#4 #1, #2 ...when the Marxists took over...period. And they have taken over, it's just that they don't govern well. Seriously, is there a single institution that hasn't been corrupted? At best, SCOTUS has been cowed. Still don't know who the whistleblower is, so yeah. That's all we got.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2023-11-28 13:51|| 2023-11-28 13:51|| Front Page Top

#5 #3: Can't do that if you don't know the material yourself. Our "teacher's colleges" do not attract the cream of the crop, and poorly prepare those it does attract. Techurs R Dum!

Posted by Old Patriot 2023-11-28 18:01|| 2023-11-28 18:01|| Front Page Top

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