CUPE 8920, which represents Nova Scotia Health hospital workers, co-submitted Resolution 113 to CUPE's October 2025 national convention calling on CUPE to endorse and implement the BDS campaign against Israel, after co-submitting a similar BDS resolution (Resolution 70) in 2021.
Last reviewed October 8, 2026
Resolution No. 113 Submitted by CUPE Prince Edward Island, CUPE Manitoba, the Hospital Employees' Union (B.C.), CUPE Vancouver Island District Council (B.C.); and Locals 8920 (N.S.); ... CUPE WILL: Endorse, support and implement concrete actions of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions campaign calling for freedom, justice and equality for the Palestinian people, and an end to Israel's regime of settler colonialism, apartheid, and occupation.
Resolution No. 70 Submitted by CUPE Metro Vancouver District Council (B.C.), Locals 8920 (N.S.), 1004 (B.C.), 1281 (Ont.), 3902 (Ont.), 3906 (Ont.), and 2348 (Man.) CUPE NATIONAL WILL: ... 3. Support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign until Israel abides by international law and ends its illegal occupation of Palestinian land.