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=en
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/06-11-2025/university-pension-scheme-under-fire-for-israeli-investments

This episode’s co-hosts
Josephine

Timestamps

0:00 Opening / Introductions

2:43 Inception of Uni Workers for Palestine

6:59 Getting involved

9:44 Resistance

21:33 An Open Letter

31:29 Response

36:30 Moment of Radicalization

40:38 Anxieties of Activism

44:36 Approach to Palestinian Struggle