The City University of New York faculty union repealed a boycott resolution targeting Israel after citing voting irregularities in the initial decision that narrowly passed. The initial resolution, aimed at divesting from Israel, faced significant backlash from pro-Israel members, prompting a revote that overwhelmingly defeated the measure. Critics argued the boycott was antisemitic and failed to acknowledge recent violent events. Union officials stated that the revote corrected mistakes made in the first vote, ultimately reflecting changes in member sentiment towards the controversial stance.
"The PSC Delegate Assembly chose to rescind the resolution because irregularities were identified in the January 23 vote. The irregularities were corrected and a revote was held on February 20."
"I am thrilled that the union - solely for its own survival - rescinded its hateful, illegal, and antisemitic resolution and I am hopeful that this is a trend that catches on nationally."
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