Tel-O-Fun employees say its union representatives were fired, members intimidated; company denies allegations.
by Ilan Lior 1 comments
The Manufacturers Association and Histadrut labor federation both agree that the unemployment situation will be getting worse in the coming months.
by Haim Bior 1 commentsThe Histadrut long abandoned its alliance with the workers - its alliance now is with those in power.
by Merav Michaeli 0 comments
Eitan Cabel says that during the incumbent chairman's tenure, the working class has become poorer and privatization has increased.
by Ophir Bar-Zohar 0 comments
Histadrut labor federation elections committee accused MKs Eitan Cabel and Amir Peretz of fraud in bid for Histadrut leadership; in response, they said committee politically biased toward current chairman Eini.
by Ophir Bar-Zohar 0 comments
General strike starts 6 A.M. Sunday over demands including pay increase, establishment of central pension fund; government says some demands 'unrealistic.'
by Avi Bar-Eli 0 comments
Under Sunday’s deal, Bombardier, the manufacturer of the train cars, will be responsible for the upkeep of 130 cars it has sold to the railways.
by Daniel Schmil 0 comments
Last minute attempts by Finance Minister, and Histadrut labor federation to reach an agreement fail; trains not operating, delays at Ben Gurion airport, hospitals only dealing with emergency cases.
by Haim Bior and Haaretz 14 comments
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being kept updated on negotiations and is reportedly considering intervening to end the crisis.
by Haim Bior 3 comments
Government ministries, National Insurance Institute, Israel Lands Administration, Employment Service, Tax Authority, stock exchange, banks, and more to shut down.
by Haim Bior 8 comments
The Histadrut labor federation and the treasury hope to head off general strike threatened to be declared tomorrow; if negotiators are unable to reach deal, the National Labor Court could be called in to make the strike call.
by Haim Bior 3 comments
The Histadrut labor federation is currently planning to launch a countrywide strike tomorrow. It would shut down Ben-Gurion International Airport, as well as government offices and other services.
by Zohar Blumenkrantz 0 comments
Histadrut chairman to meet Finance Minister Steinitz in bid to head off a strike over pay for 750,000 public sector workers.
by Haim Bior 12 commentsThis is the first time in 33 years that such an agreement has been negotiated for the sector.
by Haim Bior 0 comments
