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US teachers union to vote on support for ‘heroic struggle’ of Palestinians

The National Education Association will vote this week on motions that call for backing the Palestinian cause as well as an end to US military support for Israel and Saudi Arabia.

NEA convention background
The background for the stage for the National Education Association's 95th Representative Assembly is seen on July 5, 2016, in Washington. This week's 2021 NEA convention is being held virtually, as was last year's due to the coronavirus pandemic. — Alex Wong/Getty Images

A major teachers union in the United States will soon vote on resolutions in support of the Palestinian cause and against US backing for the Israeli and Saudi governments. 

The National Education Association (NEA) represents American public school teachers, and is the largest such organization in the country. During its annual meeting, which is taking place virtually until Saturday, union members will vote on a variety of resolutions. 

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