Jewish educators face rampant antisemitism in teachers unions, new report finds
The ADL surveyed 307 Jewish union members and found 73.6% self-censor in union spaces, revealing what the group calls institutionalized antisemitism.
TL;DR
- A new ADL report surveyed 307 Jewish members of teachers unions, finding rampant antisemitism.
- 73.6% of Jewish educators reported self-censoring in union spaces due to fear of retaliation.
- 47.6% reduced participation in union activities due to harmful rhetoric targeting Jews, Zionists, or Israel.
- Many respondents witnessed minimization or denial of Oct. 7 atrocities and the use of "Zionism" as a pejorative.
- 69% of those who raised concerns were unsatisfied with the union leadership's response.
- Union leaders from AFT and NEA acknowledged the issue and stated they are working on solutions, including partnerships with the Jewish Council for Public Affairs.
- The ADL notes that antisemitic incidents in the U.S. have reached historic levels.