general strike

Activists to Histadrut chairman: 'You failed, go home!'

Im Tirtzu activists hold early morning protest outside home of Histadrut chair Arnon Bar David, criticizing him for political strike. 'We won't allow you to continue harming Israelis.'

Defeat for the union:

Court orders general strike to end

The Labor Court has ordered the Histadrut to end its strike by 2:30, ruling that its motives were purely political.

Killed hostage's mother:

'Thinking of striking? Do you want to lose your child?'

Iris Haim, whose son Yotam was kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 and accidentally killed as he tried to escape captivity, calls on Israelis to rethink the strike. 'These protests brought us October 7.'

Please tell me how a general strike will help the hostages

The Histadrut, Israel’s major labour union, declared a general strike. They do not say how that will bring the hostages back, but they are doing it anyway. Opinion.

Early-morning protest outside union chair's home

Activists protest outside the home of Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar David, stressing, 'a strike aids Hamas.'

General strike begins

Malls, banks, and hospitals among business striking

Many business and local authorities refused to heed the call by Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David to cease operations in protest of Israel not reaching a deal with Hamas.

Labor union chair:

'Hit the streets, we must shock those who need to be shocked'

Chairman of the Histadrut, the General Organization of Workers in Israel, Arnon Bar-David has called a general strike on Monday. 'Tomorrow, from 6:00 a.m., the Israeli economy will halt. At 8:00 a.m. Ben Gurion Airport will close and departures and arrivals will stop.'

'Like 1933 Germany':

Doctors threaten strike over judicial reform

Israel's medical associations are considering a general strike to demand the judicial reform legislation be halted.

Histadrut chief calls general strike

'I tried to prevent this, but I can no longer stand by,' says Arnon Bar-David at press conference.

Today:

Schools closed due to general strike by local authorities

Federation of Local Authorities launches general strike which will see educational institutions across the country shutting their doors.

Israeli Arabs joining Arab general strike face dismissal

Strike called Tuesday to protest Israel's ongoing operation against Gaza. More & more Israeli Arabs expressing support for Hamas.

PA announces general strike

PA committee to hold general strike on Thursday in support of hunger striking terrorists.

General strike averted after agreement reached

Finance Ministry and Histadrut reach an agreement on disputed issues, preventing a general strike that was to start at 6:00 a.m.

Watch: Israel Labor Federation plans general strike

From today's edition of ILTV. The Histadrut is planning a general strike starting Wednesday.

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.

Impasse in Negotiations Means General Strike Continues

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

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.

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.

Video: Ben Gurion Airport After the Short Strike

The general strike, short as it may have been, caused some line-ups and waiting times at the airport. The tourists took it well.

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.

Defense Ministry Employees to Join General Strike

The union of Defense Ministry employees announced it will join the general strike at 6:00 a.m. (Israel time) Monday.