Michaeli meets US labor leader in bid to improve ties with progressives

• Author: GIL HOFFMAN
• Published date: 28 September 2021

The meeting was an opportunity to renew ties between the Israeli Labor Party and the labor movement in the US at a time when progressives are becoming increasingly influential in the Democratic Party.

"Labor's ties with social-democratic organizations around the world are based on the values of equality, a just economy, protecting workers' rights and pursuing peace," Michaeli said. "Our strong ties will lead to diplomatic progress, strengthening our bond with the US and creating a new reality in which the social-democratic vision will lead the State of Israel."

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The meeting was initiated by Michaeli's close friend Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers.

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