![]() The group discussed raising solidarity resolutions at the UESF delegate assembly-the highest deliberative body of the union-both in solidarity with the social movement in Colombia and with the Palestinian cause. SFMORE met on May 11 as Palestine erupted in massive demonstrations and uprisings on both sides of the Green Line, and as Israel’s massive bombardment of Gaza was just days-in. The caucus contains a number of socialists from Democratic Socialists of America, and other groups. One effect of that revolt was the formation of San Francisco Movement of Rank and file Educators (SFMORE), a new group of activist members of UESF. These massive strikes-influenced by the 2012 Chicago Teachers Union strike-were oftentimes illegal, political strikes that included social movement demands beyond the issues of wages and job security. Hints of what a new labor movement could look like were seen during the wave of educator strikes in 2018-2019-the so-called Red State Revolt. labor unions that have faced decades of defeats and capitulation to the Democratic party. This is related to the general weakness of U.S. However, labor unions here have been laggard in endorsing BDS. politics so that the question of Palestine has moved from a suppressed topic to being considered widely as a just cause in progressive circles. It was one of the forces that have transformed U.S. In the United States, BDS had an explosive surge on campuses and important endorsements by major churches. The movement internationally has been rooted in large national trade union federations endorsing the call and divesting. They also called for sanctions on dealings with Israel. ![]() The call laid out a strategy-modeled on the successful movement to put pressure on apartheid South Africa-of carrying out campaigns to boycott and divest from Israeli and international corporations and cultural institutions complicit in apartheid. In 2005, 170 organizations of Palestinian civil society, including trade unions, put out a call for international solidarity to challenge the flagrant disregard of international law by Israel. It was an important step that should be repeated to re-start the BDS movement and spread it in U.S. The Bay Area union, which represents over 6,200 teachers and other school employees, passed the resolution endorsing BDS (reproduced below) at its monthly delegate assembly on May 19. UESF also called on President Joe Biden to end aid to Israel, and called for an end to the bombardment of Gaza, and a stop to the forcible expulsion of Palestinian families from Sheikh Jarrah. It wasn’t exactly our intention, but the super secret mix of flour we use for our breading happens to be free of gluten.įind us at San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood at 115 New Montgomery Street (between Mission and Minna Streets) or our newest location in Hayes Valley at 406 Hayes Street (by the corner of Gough and Hayes Streets).United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) became the first public school educators union in the United States to heed Palestinian civil society and endorse the movement for boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) against Israeli apartheid. The sandwich is loaded with our own crunchy apple slaw (made fresh in house daily).Our fried chicken is served on a fresh bun, baked each morning just for us by a local baker in Richmond, CA.We use a berbere spice blend to give the chicken that little something special. ![]() After lots of trial and error, we’ve found that thigh meat makes for the juiciest, most tender piece of fried chicken. #CluckYeah So, what makes our signature fried chicken sandwich special? We’ve set out to prove that a really satisfying meal doesn’t have to eat up the paycheck. ![]() If this sounds counter intuitive, it should. We’re the go-to for indulgent food that’s made with integrity and quality ingredients, sold for just 10.25 bucks. ![]() We’re the ultimate fried chicken sandwich shop, now with 2 locations in San Francisco. ![]()
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