United Auto Workers calls for ceasefire in Gaza – the largest union to do so

UAW, representing 400,000 in the US and over 580,000 retired workers, makes announcement as military operations resume

The United Auto Workers, one of the US's largest labor unions, has come out in support of a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine as a temporary ceasefire ended on Friday with Israel resuming military operations in Gaza.

The UAW is now the largest union to have called for a ceasefire. It represents 400,000 workers in the US and more than 580,000 retired workers.