Dockworkers Against Russia’s and Israel’s Wars
Swedish dockworkers boycotted Russian ships in response to the invasion of Ukraine and later took similar action against Israel's arms trade, demonstrating working-class solidarity against militarism. The Swedish Dockworkers' Union's actions were supported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and faced resistance from employers and politicians.
Swedish dockworkers began a blockade of Russian ships in March 2022, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The decision was made through a nationwide vote among the Swedish Dockworkers' Union's approximately one thousand members. Despite facing legal challenges, including two lawsuits, the dockworkers continued their solidarity effort. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned the action in a speech, earning support from wider society. The union's actions highlighted the complicity of global capitalist mechanisms in facilitating Russia's evasion of sanctions. The Swedish dockworkers later took similar action against Israeli shipping, demonstrating ongoing solidarity against militarism.
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