News for Histadrut Trains return to normal operationsIsrael Railways warns of 'disruptions' due to difficulty finding substitute controllers. New Right: 'Histadrut leader is an obvious leftist'Histadrut chairman joins Benny Gantz's new party, New Right slams Gantz for prioritizing connections over the average citizen. 'Years from now, we'll all regret the major effect this has'Histadrut Jurist Union Chairman Yitzchak Gordon explains why they emphatically protest proposed law change. Jerusalem municipal strike endsMunicipal services resume in capital, following agreement to form committee to coordinate city's needs with Finance Ministry. Israel strikes on SundayStrike includes Ben Gurion Airport, government offices, and municipalities, but excludes special education schools, public transportation. Histadrut calls strike over Teva cutsHistadrut to hold nationwide strike on Sunday following reports that troubled drug giant will cut thousands of jobs. Strike planned at Ben Gurion Airport cancelledMassive potential strike at Ben Gurion Airport averted after Finance Ministry promises to listen to demands of airport workers. Agreement reached on disabled persons' allowancesFollowing marathon negotiations, state and disabled person agree on plan to increase allowances.In Histadrut elections, current leader beats Labor PM-wannabeFinal vote shows current leader Avi Nissenkorn with 62% vote, Labor MK Shelly Yachimovich with 38%. 'Preparations for Trump's visit being neglected'FM employees make good on threat and initiate sanctions, despite agreements reached regarding salaries. 'We want to see a signed document.' Histadrut may declare country-wide strike on TuesdayHistadrut to declare country-wide public sector strike if solution to communications crisis not found by Tuesday. Communications agreement sparks work disputeNew work dispute includes all public sector employees. Work week to be shortenedHistadrut and employers reach agreement to reduce work week by one hour each week, allow employees to take off some Sundays. Shas supports Yachimovich as head of the Histadrut labor unionShas signs agreement with former Labor party head to support her for head of Histadrut, add Shas delegates to her faction list. Was a deal made between Yechimovich and Cabel?Knesset members deny reports and recordings of agreement that she run for Histadrut in exchange for supporting his Labor Party leadership. Crane operators to strike ThursdayCrane operators will cease all activity Thursday to protest lack of employment benefits and rights and the safety hazards in their work. Bus strike affects Egged lines in Jerusalem areaEgged drivers in Jerusalem area strike for 24 hours Bezeq workers open work disputeBezeq workers protest Economics Committee decision, open work dispute. El Al management and pilots reach understandingsEl Al pilots to receive pay raise and the company will cease chartering planes, as part of agreement to end recent crisis.Public transportation strike after Yom Kippur?Bus strike in offing as Histadrut declares labor dispute after government refuses to renew subsidies. Hundreds participate in May DayHistadrut Chairman on Workers' Day: 'We will continue to bring genuine social change for Israel.' Egged strike averted at the last momentHistadrut and Egged management agree that drivers' wages will increase, thus averting a strike. Histadrut threatens Jerusalem Council over layoffsIn response to recent layoffs caused by lack of funding, Histadrut to open official grievance against the city, allowing for general strike. General strike averted after agreement reachedFinance Ministry and Histadrut reach an agreement on disputed issues, preventing a general strike that was to start at 6:00 a.m. Watch: Labor Federation plans general strikeFrom today's edition of ILTV. The Histadrut is planning a general strike starting Wednesday. Ben Gurion to shut down tomorrow as strike beginsNationwide public sector strike could spoil travel plans for thousands of Christian pilgrims heading to the Holy Land for Christmas. Public sector strike to begin Wednesday morningChairman of the Histadrut labor union declares a strike which will include ‘millions of employees who struggle to make ends meet’Union: 'Mother of all strikes' to raise wagesHalf of Israelis don't even earn enough to require them to pay taxes - and that has to change, says the Histadrut. Layoffs Off Table for Broadcasting AuthorityDeal reached between Communications Ministry and Histadrut on law which would have seen the dismissal of hundreds of IBA employees. Flights in Disarray Amid Airport StrikeLabor Court commutes strike to half hour, though many flights already pushed forward or delayed on one of Ben Gurion's busiest days. Jerusalem Light Rail on StrikeEmployees, Histadrut accuse Light Rail management of 'bullying tactics'; Egged to increase bus service for the strike's duration. Port Strike: 'Israel Loses By the Hour'Port workers in Haifa and Ashdod will continue strike on Thursday despite court order to return to work. Histadrut Chairman Demands Unity GovernmentHead of Israel's workers' union argues unity government is only way to deal with challenges facing and division within Jewish state. Minimum Wage to Be Raised to 5,300 ShekelFourth stage of gradual minimum wage raise program announced Monday, will take effect in 2017. Over 2,000 Protest Mass Lay-offs in Be'er ShevaFactory workers and residents block central streets in protest of ICL firing hundreds of workers, shutting down city services. Arad: Mass Protest on Lack of Employment in SouthHundreds of factory and municipal workers take to the central square bringing southern city to standstill over work shortages. Egged to Strike MondayCommuters who travel by bus in much of Israel will have to find another way to get around Monday, as Egged goes on strike for a day. Pri Galil Workers Barricaded Inside FactoryFollowing owners' decision to remain closed Sunday, workers barricade themselves inside factory. Minimum Wage to Increase to NIS 5,000 Per MonthOfficials on Sunday agreed on a framework to raise the minimum wage in Israel to NIS 5,000 per month for full-time workers Train Workers Sabotage Engines in Work DisputeIsrael Railways complains Train Workers Council ordered workers to sabotage IC3 engines in privatization dispute; Council slams 'lies.'Netanyahu Orders to Raise Israel's Minimum WagePM 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 ShekelsHistadrut head and Manufacturers' Association president agree to gradual raise of 700 shekels completing in January 2017. 'Strike Limit Bill' to Separate Business, PoliticsBill cleared by Ministerial Committee for Legislation to ensure that companies cannot strike to protest wide-ranging political causes. Unions Warn of Strike Against State CompaniesHistadrut announced industrial disputes with 11 government companies, in response to a Monday announcement on privatization. Compromise Reached in Postal Workers' StrikeIsraelis to get their mail again after weeks of chaos, as Finance Ministry compromises on massive layoff plan. Britain's Largest Trade Union Joins Israel BoycottUNITE trade union signs up to boycott of the Jewish state, if not entirely. Lapid, Erdan: TV Tax Getting the AxeThe 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 WorseMeeting between employees and management ends with no results. Hadassah employees threaten further strike action. Rumors over Labor Union Chief's Sudden ResignationAfter eight years Ofer Eini suddenly steps down – normal job burnout, or sign of tension? TEVA, Israeli Labor Federation Reach AgreementAgreement Reached Between TEVA Asia and Israeli Labor Federation After Protests Against Poor Working Conditions Teva: Layoffs Will be Coordinated with HistadrutAfter meeting with Histadrut chairman, pharmaceutical giant promises it will coordinate layoff plans.Eini Agrees to Delay Strike AnnouncementHistadrut chairman agrees to delay announcement of work dispute after a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.Eini Threatens Major Strike over Ports LawTransportation Minister: If Eini wants a war, he’ll get a war. New Law Would Forbid Strikes at Airport, HospitalsThe government appears ready to take on Israel's biggest unions with a law that forbids strikes by "essential" workers General Strike Planned for Next WeekPrime Minister: "No strike will deter us from carrying out reforms." Labor unions protesting budget cuts. Flights Moved Up in Anticipation of StrikeEmployees 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 VisitThe director of the Defense Ministry is desperately appealing to workers not to undertake a work action during Obama's visit to Israel |
