Histadrut

Train Workers Sabotage Engines in Work Dispute

Israel Railways complains Train Workers Council ordered workers to sabotage IC3 engines in privatization dispute; Council slams 'lies.'

Netanyahu Orders to Raise Israel's Minimum Wage

PM Netanyahu, acting Finance Minister, stated Sunday that implementation to raise minimum wage to NIS 5,000 will begin in January.

Minimum Wage to be Raised to 5,000 Shekels

Histadrut head and Manufacturers' Association president agree to gradual raise of 700 shekels completing in January 2017.

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.

Unions Warn of Strike Against State Companies

Histadrut announced industrial disputes with 11 government companies, in response to a Monday announcement on privatization.

Compromise Reached in Postal Workers' Strike

Israelis to get their mail again after weeks of chaos, as Finance Ministry compromises on massive layoff plan.

Britain's Largest Trade Union Joins Israel Boycott

UNITE trade union signs up to boycott of the Jewish state, if not entirely.

Lapid, Erdan: TV Tax Getting the Axe

The Israel Broadcasting Authority will be completely revamped, and the dreaded TV tax will soon be a thing of the past, officials said.

Hadassah Strike to Continue, May Get Worse

Meeting between employees and management ends with no results. Hadassah employees threaten further strike action.

Rumors Fly over Labor Union Chief's Sudden Resignation

After eight years Ofer Eini suddenly steps down – normal job burnout, or sign of tension?

TEVA Asia Reaches Agreement with Israeli Labor Federation

Agreement Reached Between TEVA Asia and Israeli Labor Federation After Protests Against Poor Working Conditions

Teva Promises: Layoffs Will be Coordinated with Histadrut

After meeting with Histadrut chairman, pharmaceutical giant promises it will coordinate layoff plans.

Eini Agrees to Delay Strike Announcement

Histadrut chairman agrees to delay announcement of work dispute after a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Eini Threatens Major Strike over Ports Law

Transportation Minister: If Eini wants a war, he’ll get a war.

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

General Strike Planned for Next Week

Prime Minister: "No strike will deter us from carrying out reforms." Labor unions protesting budget cuts.

Flights Moved Up in Anticipation of Airline Workers' Strike

Employees of Israel’s three airlines launched a strike at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday morning in protest against the Open Skies agreement.

Official: Union Work Dispute Could Mar Obama Visit

The director of the Defense Ministry is desperately appealing to workers not to undertake a work action during Obama's visit to Israel

Katz Bows to The Histadrut Over 'Open Skies'

Minister of Transportation Israel Katz agrees to meet Histadrut demands over a controversial 'open skies' deal with Europe.

Strike Ends. Israel Goes Back to Normal

The Histadrut national Labor Union announced ,shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday, an agreement with the government to end the strike.

Histadrut Strike Enters Third Day

The Histadrut Trade Union Federation continues to disrupt life in Israel for the third day in a row as it wrangles with the Finance Ministry

Impasse in Negotiations Means General Strike Continues

Despite earlier optimism, an impasse in negotiations means general strike will continue at least until Sunday.

Report: Histadrut, Treasury Give Some, Take Some on Strike Deal

Both the Histadrut and the Treasury gave up some ground in order to make a deal to end the two day general strike Thursday, reports said.

General Strike to End Within Hours

All night talks lead to agreement between Treasury and Histadrut. Strike expected to end within hours.

Airport Strikes, Contract Workers Continue to Work

The Histadrut launched a general strike to help contract workers, but it was those contract workers who actually had to report to work.

Histadrut Launches General Strike

Histadrut labor union launches a general strike after failing to reach an agreement regarding the employment conditions of contract workers.

National Labor Strike Set for Wednesday

The Histadrut Labor Federation has set a general strike on Wednesday after the National Labor Court lifted an injunction imposed last week.

Labor Court Upholds Injunction Against General Strike

National Labor Court rules that the Histadrut won't be allowed to launch a general strike for another three weeks.

NIS 1.1b Debt Write-off in Israel Military Industries Deal

A NIS 1.1b debt write-off for Israel Military Industries and retirement for 950 workers is proposed in a deal to privatize the company.

Steinitz: We're Prepared to Do a Lot for Contract Workers

The government is prepared to do much in order to protect the rights of contract workers, Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz said.

Contract Workers: We Don't Want to Be Slaves

Why a general strike? The heads of the Histadrut national labor union explain: We don't want to be slaves.

National Labor Union Officially Launches General Strike

Histadrut launches general strike as of 6:00 a.m. (Israel time). Labor Court orders the strike to end at 10:00.

General Strike Threatens to Shut Down Israel Monday

A labor court injunction is all that stands in the way of the first general strike in years. Banks and the airport will be shut down.

Planes, Trains, Busses, and Much More Set to Strike Monday

Israelis are likely to wake up to a nationwide strike of just about every public service and many private businesses on Monday morning.

General Strike Starting Monday, Including Airports

Histadrut labor federation shutting down much of public sector, in dispute over contract workers.

Train Strike Leads to 'Bus Man's (Busy) Holiday'

The government has ordered an increase in the number of intercity buses to ensure that a train strike doesn't cripple the country.

Histadrut in Warning to Trajtenberg

Labor Federation issues veiled warning: if Trajtenberg findings are “insufficient,” Histadrut will respond.

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In Bid to Remain 'Relevant,' Histadrut Joins Protests

In what some observers called a bid by the Histadrut to remain relevant, the union held a rally calling for 'social justice.'

Major Labor Union Chairman Ofer Eini Joins Housing Protest

Histadrut Labor Union Head Ofer Eini says housing solutions are within reach. Is there a hidden agenda?

General Strike in Israel Averted

Finance Ministry and the Histadrut Labor Federation reach agreements after night long negotiations, general strike canceled.