Strikes

Employees at vegetable processing plant to strike

Pri Hagalil employees say they will strike starting Sunday, protesting expected mass layoffs.

The Odessa Jewish Community

Rabbi Abraham Wolf's Urgent Appeal for Assistance

Rabbi Wolf shows the dire circumstances facing the community and their pressing need for support amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Urgent Humanitarian Appeal

Ukrainian Embassy Calls for Aid to Jewish Communities in Odessa

"Urgent Humanitarian Appeal: Devastation Strikes Odessa Orphanage as Missiles Leave Surroundings in Ruins"

Will a strike cause a shortage of fresh chicken?

Employees in slaughterhouses to strike protesting work conditions, warn of risk status quo poses to consumers' health.

Teachers union pessimistic about new school year

'Gaps between our request and Finance Ministry offer are still enormous,' teachers union representative says.

'In current situation, schools won't open on schedule'

Yaffa Ben David, Sec. Gen. of the Teachers Union, warns of 'great chaos' if agreement is not reached in time for Sept. 1.

Surprise strike forces Arkia to cancel flights

Pilots strike amid claims that salary negotiations are not moving forward as they would like; Arkia apologizes to passengers.

Teachers strike throughout Israel, canceling school

Teachers Union calls on Finance Min. to attend negotiations personally. 'Six months of negotiations but not one concrete offer.'

Finance Minister:

First adjust school vacations - then we'll talk salaries

Schools across Israel to begin at 10:00, as teachers continue daily two-hour strikes.

Protesting working conditions, daycares open late

Strike likely next week unless government agrees to negotiations, headquarters says.

Report: 5 killed in Israeli strikes in Syria

War monitor claims 2 members of Hezbollah and 1 Iranian killed during Israeli strikes near Damascus.

Report: 7 'foreign fighters' killed in Israeli strikes in Syria

Monitor says 3 Syrian soldiers, 7 'foreign fighters' of unspecified nationality killed in Israeli air strikes close to Damascus.

IDF Spokesman: 'Attack last night a great success'

Spokesman says Israel 'significantly harmed Iranian Qods and Revolutionary Guard targets across Syria.''They will soon understand how much.'

Pharmacy strikes leave 2.5 million without access to medication

Workers at Maccabi's pharmacies strike in efforts to bring company management back to negotiating table.

Israel strikes on Sunday

Strike includes Ben Gurion Airport, government offices, and municipalities, but excludes special education schools, public transportation.

Striking electric company workers receive pay cut

Israel Electric Company workers strike, then see their salaries struck. Company: We're working together with the Finance Ministry.

Israel Railways calls strike in revenge on government

Environmental Protection Ministry summons Israel Railways to hearing over pollution; train company boycotts Tel Aviv stations in revenge.

Jerusalem Light Rail on Strike

Employees, Histadrut accuse Light Rail management of 'bullying tactics'; Egged to increase bus service for the strike's duration.

Junior Staff at Hebrew University to Strike

Strike to remain indefinite until university staff stop layoffs, uphold agreements to junior staff.

Bill: Limit Public Transport Strikes

UTJ MK Yisrael Eichler submits motion to prevent 'abuse' of strikes in essential professions after latest Egged strike strands thousands.

Egged Taavurah Lines to Go on Strike

Commuters could be stranded in Judea-Samaria, Negev, Ashdod, Netanya, and Ashkelon Sunday and Monday over wage dispute.

Shaked's 'Strike Limit Bill' to Keep Business, Politics Separate

Bill cleared by Ministerial Committee for Legislation to ensure that companies cannot strike to protest wide-ranging political causes.

More Sympathy Strikes With Post Office Workers Sunday

Unions representing government workers on Sunday stepped up their work sanctions in support of Israel Post Office employees.

Piron: No Reason School Won't Start Monday

With no strikes in the offing, and the rocket fire from Gaza still on hold, Education Minister Shai Piron said school would start on time.

Passengers Stuck in Ben-Gurion Airport After El-Al Mishap

Mass exodus from Ben-Gurion slow for passengers stranded by workers' strike.

Postal Strike Ends

Mail services resume after interim deal. Negotiations to continue for up to 60 days - but the future is bright, officials say.

Postal Service Down as Hundreds of Postal Workers Strike

'We are struggling for our livelihood,' Employees' Union chairman stresses, as postal service shut down across Israel.

Hospital Staff Strike Outside Finance Minister's Home

Hadassah Medical Center controversy continues, as protestors claim the bailout process is stalling.

Thousands of Students to Strike Over Physical Therapy Crisis

1,000 students to strike at Education building over internship crisis; 7,000 medical and health sciences students to join in solidarity.

Foreign Ministry Strike Close to an End

Agreement between employees' union, Finance Ministry very close after intense negotiations in Tel Aviv.

Terrorist Prisoners Campaign for Own Release

Announcement in Palestinian media threatens political action, possible hunger strikes if fourth batch of terrorist release cancelled.

High-Ranking Official Resigns over Hadassah Hospital Crisis

Professor Roni Gamzu, Director of the Health Ministry, announces end to four-year tenure as of this June.

Foreign Ministry Crisis

Liberman Comes Out Swinging Against Foreign Ministry Strike

Foreign Minister slams the strikes as 'harming Israel's good name.'

How Much Does a Foreign Ministry Worker Really Make?

Foreign Ministry strike called into question after data shows employees make between 20,000-60,000 NIS per month. But is it true?

Foreign Ministry Strike Heats Up

Finance Ministry, Foreign Ministry square off with sharp words and pointed picketing, as officials warn of harm to Israeli diplomacy.

Foreign Ministry on Full Strike

Strike over working conditions to affect over 100 of Israel's Foreign Ministry branches worldwide.

Strike for the Future: Students Outraged Over Internship Fiasco

Threatened with joblessness, students from one of Israel's most highly sought-after degrees push back.

Foreign Ministry Strike May Postpone Pope

Intensifying strike threatens to make British PM Cameron's visit next week 'impossible,' as well as pope's first visit in May.

Driver's License Bureau to Strike Thursday

Labor dispute between Bureau, Ministry of Transportation stalls; employees respond by closing offices all day Thursday.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Hadassah President: The State has 'A Duty' to Bail Out Hospital

Hadassah National President says her charity was 'never involved in managing' Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center.

'Doctors Cannot Go on Strike, On Principle'

Medical professional and former MK Dr. Aryeh Eldad speaks to Arutz Sheva about the Hadassah strikes and what it means to be a doctor.

Hadassah Staff to Stage Sunday Walk-Out

Hadassah Medical Center strikes worsen as medical staff stages mass walk-out in response to salary cuts.

Ultimatum: 'Give us Insurance or We'll Abandon the Hospital'

Ultimatum to be presented to the government at 10 a.m. Tuesday over malpractice cancellation at Hadassah hospital.

Government Officials Point Fingers as Hadassah Strikes Continue

President, Prime Minister weigh in on Hadassah hospital strike as outrage continues to mushroom.

Protests at Prime Minister's Office: 'Save Hadassah Hospital'

Demonstrators picket Prime Minister's Office, call on Health Minister to do something about Hadassah hospital crisis, impending collapse.

Hospital Protests Snowball

Medical centers across Israel to protest Sunday in solidarity with strikers at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem.

Hadassah Releases Open Letter to Government over Strike

Hadassah women's organization, the non-profit behind Hadassah Medical Center, calls on government to end Jerusalem hospital strike.

Strike at Hadassah Medical Center Driving Doctors to Quit

Doctors begin to leave Hadassah hospital, transfer elsewhere, as financial crisis remains unresolved.

Hadassah Medical Center on Strike Until Further Notice

Jerusalem hospital staff strikes in protest of budget cuts; medical centers only providing emergency services.

Doctors Strike over ‘Ugly Wave of Violence’

Doctors go on strike over attacks on medical staff. ‘We need to save lives, but our own lives are at risk.’

Illegal Workers Go on Strike

In what appears to be a first, illegal entrants to Israel are on strike from under-the-counter jobs.

New Law Would Forbid Strikes at Airport, Hospitals, Police, etc.

The government appears ready to take on Israel's biggest unions with a law that forbids strikes by "essential" workers

US Open to UN Probe of Drone Strikes

The U.S. ambassador to the UN announced that US has not ruled out cooperating with a pending U.N. probe into use of drone strikes.

For Pakistani Flag Industry, Obama Victory May Be Encouraging

For those selling U.S. flags to burn at protests in Pakistan, Obama's victory may provide encouraging news.