Byggnads has become the first Swedish trade union to boycott Israeli goods following a congress decision. The move has faced criticism for being symbolic politics amid rising anti-Semitism since October 7. Critics argue that the union is shifting focus away from its core mission of securing member interests in the labor market towards international political maneuvering against market in favor of political gesturing against Israel. https://www.mariestadstidningen.se/meningslos-israelbojkott/ #Creator program