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


Italian dockworkers walk back brief Israel boycott action

Italy’s embassy in Israel intervened and USB ended its boycott action, leading the Histadrut to reciprocate.

Bologna, Italy.

Mea Shearim rabbis convene to combat violence against cleaning workers

The rabbis convened after the Histradrut, Israel's workers union, stopped providing cleaning services for the area following cases of violence.

Mea Shearim, Jerusalem during coronavirus pandemic

If teachers aren't vaccinated within 11 days, classes will stop - Union

Teacher' Union secretary-general announced that the education system will shut in the event that the first vaccination round for teachers in Israel is not completed by January 12.

Israeli kids wearing school bags ahead of the first day of school and kindergarten outside their home in Jerusalem on August 31, 2020, The Israeli secular state education system will open tomorrow.

MDA prepares for a challenging Yom Kippur in light of coronavirus pandemic

Chairman of the Histadrut Arnon Bar-David dispatched an urgent letter to Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, warning him of a complete collapse of the MDA.

An MDA medic wearing protective gear against coronavirus waits outside Shaare Zedek Hospital, Jerusalem

El Al pilots earn on average NIS 95,000 per month

Half of the pilots were brought back with full salaries – even though many are not flying due to the coronavirus – while about 90% of workers are on unpaid leave, according to El Al's workers union.

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv

Histadrut head calls to extend unemployment benefits eligibility

The eligibility period for thousands of young workers is currently scheduled to expire at the end of June.

Histadrut labor federation chairman Arnon Bar-David

El Al Worker's Committee members riot over management meeting with pilots

The meeting was called to discuss the return of more pilots to work full time, after El Al extended the unpaid leave of thousands of employees until June 30.

El Al workers protest major cuts; negotiations collapse overnight

Histadrut head to 'Post': Government doesn't act without feeling pressure

Israel has missed a "lot of economic momentum" during the coronavirus crisis, according to Histadrut labor federation chairman Arnon Bar-David.

Histadrut labor federation chairman Arnon Bar-David addresses a press conference, March 10, 2020

Histadrut leader: Israel on verge of economic Yom Kippur War

"This is the final hour, the last call, before the total collapse of entire industries in the Israeli economy."

Histadrut labor federation chairman Arnon Bar-David

Workers protest as historic Beersheba ceramics factory to close

The floundering Harsa factory shut down and will transfer operations in nearby Turkey.

Lavatories in production at Harsa factory, Beersheba, 1959