1/200 S2E172 - University Workers for Palestine

Over 700 university community members have signed an open letter demanding that Uni Saver Pension Scheme Divest from genocide.As the Gaza genocide and the invasion, apartheid and killings in Westbank continue, University Workers for Palestine (UWP) are renewing demands and strengthening actions to secure a BDS policy from Uni Saver, the preferred pension provider for universities across Aotearoa. We speak with spokesperson for UWP and Victoria University Senior lecturer Dr Amanda Thomas.https://www.instagram.com/uwp.aotearoa/?hl=enhttps://thespinoff.co.nz/society/06-11-2025/university-pension-scheme-under-fire-for-israeli-investmentsThis episode’s co-hostsJosephineTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:43 Inception of Uni Workers for Palestine6:59 Getting involved9:44 Resistance 21:33 An Open Letter31:29 Response36:30 Moment of Radicalization40:38 Anxieties of Activism44:36 Approach to Palestinian Struggle49:15 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200