Histadrut


Heroes Forum, Bereaved Families March
Bereaved families march in Jerusalem: "Stand firm against Sinwar" 

Heroes Forum urges the government to resist Hamas' demands during an emotional march in Jerusalem.

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| Avi Nachmani | 02.09.24

Histadrut, General Strike

Histadrut abruptly calls off economic strike by 6 PM 

After a contentious Labor Court hearing, the strike concludes early, sparking protests from left-wing groups.

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| Avi Nachmani | 02.09.24

Histadrut, General Strike, Hostage Deal

Strike called by Histadrut chairman falters: Majority of companies and authorities refuse to join

Arnon Bar David's call for a national strike over a proposed deal with Hamas met with widespread rejection.

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| Avi Nachmani | 02.09.24

Israel-Gaza War, Economy

Smotrich: Pay will be docked from whoever strikes tomorrow

The Finance Minister, who called the strike "political" and "illegal" instructed the wages department of the Finance Ministry not to pay those who strike tomorrow.

Avi Woolf | 01.09.24

Nationwide strike, Councils not participating

Strike Breakdown: Locations Where the Strike Will Not Take Place

Dozens of local and regional councils have announced that they will not participate in the strike declared by Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David. Among these councils are Jerusalem, Samaria, Benjamin, Ariel, Kedumim, and others.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 01.09.24

Ben Gurion airport shutdown, nationwide strike

Ben Gurion Airport to shut down tomorrow until further notice 

Ben Gurion airport to suspend all arrivals and departures Monday morning at 8 a.m. due to nationwide general strike. 

Eliana Fleming | 01.09.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostage Deal

Striking for the hostages? Pressure mounts on General Union to shut down economy to force hostage deal

Political pressure is increasing on the Histadrut, Israel's largest and most influential union, to strike and shut down much of the economy to force Israel to become more flexible on a hostage deal.

Avi Woolf | 01.09.24

Histadrut, Work-life balance

Unprecedented change: 40 hour work week for Israel's public sector 

This historic change aims to improve the work-life balance for hundreds of thousands of Israelis.

Gila Isaacson | 27.08.24

A Siddur A Week

A Siddur A Week: A Yemenite-Socialist Nusach: Yisrael Kessar, the Histadrut, and the Tefilat Shivtei Yisrael siddur

The story of a "red" siddur, in color and politics, which briefly appeared and disappeared as the socialist era in Israel came to an end.

Reuven Gafni | 08.03.24

100 Days

Economic Standstill: Companies and Organizations Join Symbolic Strike on Day 100 of the War

Dozens of companies, organizations, and businesses have begun a symbolic strike of 100 minutes as a sign of solidarity with the captives and their families on the 100th day of the war.

JFeed Staff | 14.01.24

Strike

Next Week: General Union Strike for the Return of the Abductees

Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David announced a general strike next Sunday to mark 100 days of the war. At 11:00, workplaces will be closed for 100 minutes, and rallies will be held in support of the return of the abductees.

Bentzi Rubin, JFeed Staff | 07.01.24

Israel-Gaza War, Economy

Finance Ministry: New Agreement for Public Sector Nurses

After long negotiations between the Finance Ministry and the Histadrut, a new agreement was reached for public sector nurses. Details below.

Liran Vainshtain, JFeed Staff | 05.11.23