Histadrut

Ben-Gurion management knew about employee shortages before crisis, IAA union rep. says

At the beginning of the discussion, Yael Ayalon, editor of Where’s the Money, addressed how the disruptions began and the Histadrut labor federation’s involvement.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026
Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

Disruptions at Ben-Gurion Airport continue with missing baggage, canceled flights

Israeli srcurity and rescue forces inspect the damage at the scene where a missile fired from Iran toward Israel caused damage in Bnei Brak, central Israel, March 31, 2026.

Employee Union chairman says inspectors will not return to Bnei Brak without security - report

"Instead of strengthening those on the front lines of care, the state and employers continue to ignore the distress and growing burnout"

Hospitals, clinics and family health centers: Nursing staff declare labor dispute


KKL bill still in limbo ahead of Knesset vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the KKL-JNF's money must be channeled to the needs of the state.

KKL-JNF logo and Emblem of State of Israel

Clalit Health Services plans ‘warning strike’ for Sunday

Clalit Health Services’ 14 hospitals and hundreds of the largest health fund’s community clinics around the country will be hit Sunday by an all-day “warning strike.”

Histadrut protest [File]

Labor court freezes mass layoffs planned at Negev Ceramics

The fate of some 140 Israeli employees is hanging on the line.

Opposition leader and Labor party head Avi Gabbay (left) meets with Negev Ceramics workers and the mayor on Sunday in Yeroham.

Multibillion-shekel increase in disability payments said to be unaccounted for

It remains unclear where the money will come from, as the Israeli government embarks on expanding a social welfare program without raising taxes or reallocating funds.

Disabled activists sit in at the Knesset plenum discussing goverment allowances for the disabled, September 18, 2017.

Likud MKs to Zionist Union chairman: Don’t let alleged fraud enter Knesset

Globes revealed that Sa’ad earned an extra NIS 1,000 per month because he had reported that he had a law degree.

Saleh Sa'ad

Disabled Israelis to receive higher pensions following breakthrough agreement

Nis 4.2 billion will be added to the existing disability pension budget by 2021, 244 thousand disabled people in Israel win after long struggle.

Meretz MK addresses minimum wage protestors

Histadrut president signs on to lead disabled struggle

Hanan Tal, co-CEO of “Disabled is not a Half-Person,” said this is an important step in achieving their goals.

Histadrut president Avi Nissenkoren meets with leaders of the disabled community, September 5, 2017.

Police order probe of alleged forgeries in Histadrut race

“Yacimovich lost the race by more than 55,000 votes so it is too bad she does not know how to lose with honor.”

AVI NISSENKORN

Yacimovich asks Tel Aviv court to toss out Histadrut elections

Yacimovich lost the election for the chairmanship of Israel’s largest union to incumbent Avi Nissenkorn by a vote of 62.42%-37.58%.

Shelly Yachimovich

JPost Editorial: Greater good

Whether it be in our education system or in our state-run industries, we are in need of reforms.

‘HI, IT’S SHELLY,’ says this sign, erected Monday on the southbound lane of the Ayalon Highway. It uses Zionist Union MK Shelly Yacimovich’s now-famous introduction to her Facebook posts to promote her campaign for election as head of the Histadrut labor federation.