News for Strikes Pharmacy strikes leave 2.5 million without access to medicationWorkers at Maccabi's pharmacies strike in efforts to bring company management back to negotiating table. Israel strikes on SundayStrike includes Ben Gurion Airport, government offices, and municipalities, but excludes special education schools, public transportation. Striking electric company workers receive pay cutIsrael 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 governmentEnvironmental Protection Ministry summons Israel Railways to hearing over pollution; train company boycotts Tel Aviv stations in revenge. Jerusalem Light Rail on StrikeEmployees, Histadrut accuse Light Rail management of 'bullying tactics'; Egged to increase bus service for the strike's duration. Junior Staff at Hebrew University to StrikeStrike to remain indefinite until university staff stop layoffs, uphold agreements to junior staff. Bill: Limit Public Transport StrikesUTJ 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 StrikeCommuters could be stranded in Judea-Samaria, Negev, Ashdod, Netanya, and Ashkelon Sunday and Monday over wage dispute. '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. More Sympathy Strikes With Post Office WorkersUnions representing government workers on Sunday stepped up their work sanctions in support of Israel Post Office employees. Piron: No Reason School Won't Start MondayWith 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 Airport After El-Al MishapMass exodus from Ben-Gurion slow for passengers stranded by workers' strike. Postal Strike EndsMail services resume after interim deal. Negotiations to continue for up to 60 days - but the future is bright, officials say. 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 FM's HomeHadassah Medical Center controversy continues, as protestors claim the bailout process is stalling. Thousands to Strike Over Physical Therapy Crisis1,000 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 EndAgreement between employees' union, Finance Ministry very close after intense negotiations in Tel Aviv. Terrorist Prisoners Campaign for Own ReleaseAnnouncement in Palestinian media threatens political action, possible hunger strikes if fourth batch of terrorist release cancelled. Official Resigns over Hadassah Hospital CrisisProfessor Roni Gamzu, Director of the Health Ministry, announces end to four-year tenure as of this June. Liberman Lambasts Foreign Ministry StrikeForeign Minister slams the strikes as 'harming Israel's good name.'What 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 UpFinance Ministry, Foreign Ministry square off with sharp words and pointed picketing, as officials warn of harm to Israeli diplomacy.Foreign Ministry on Full StrikeStrike over working conditions to affect over 100 of Israel's Foreign Ministry branches worldwide.Physical Therapy Students Across Israel on StrikeThreatened with joblessness, students from one of Israel's most highly sought-after degrees push back. Foreign Ministry Strike May Postpone PopeIntensifying 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 ThursdayLabor dispute between Bureau, Ministry of Transportation stalls; employees respond by closing offices all day Thursday. The State has 'A Duty' to Save Hadassah HospitalHadassah 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-OutHadassah Medical Center strikes worsen as medical staff stages mass walk-out in response to salary cuts.'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.Accusations Fly as Hospital Strikes ContinuePresident, Prime Minister weigh in on Hadassah hospital strike as outrage continues to mushroom. Protests Erupt at PMO Over Hospital StrikeDemonstrators picket Prime Minister's Office, call on Health Minister to do something about Hadassah hospital crisis, impending collapse. Hospital Protests SnowballMedical centers across Israel to protest Sunday in solidarity with strikers at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. Hadassah Releases Open Letter to Gov't over StrikeHadassah women's organization, the non-profit behind Hadassah Medical Center, calls on government to end Jerusalem hospital strike. Strike at Hadassah Medical Driving Doctors to QuitDoctors begin to leave Hadassah hospital, transfer elsewhere, as financial crisis remains unresolved.Hadassah Medical Center on StrikeJerusalem 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 StrikeIn 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, HospitalsThe 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 StrikesThe 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. Obama Victory Good News for Pakistani Flag SellersFor those selling U.S. flags to burn at protests in Pakistan, Obama's victory may provide encouraging news. |
