Histadrut

Thousands of shekels deducted from reservists' salaries in 2025, Knesset panel discusses

The discussion was convened after reservists said the deductions were made following the implementation of a new salary mechanism in May 2025.

 IDF reservists joining the "David Brigades," the five new reservist brigades announced by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, December 17, 2024.
Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut, visits in the Northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona., June 27, 2024.

Histadrut corruption probe: Judge blocks extension of restrictions on union chairman

Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut, visits in the Northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona., June 27, 2024.

Connecting the dots: The deep state is not hidden, it runs Israel - opinion

Lawyers and police investigators arrive for a court hearing in a major corruption case involving senior officials from the Histadrut at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court November 3, 2025

Israeli labor federation chief Arnon Bar-David suspended for further 90 days amid corruption case


Treasury to bail out airlines again as sanctions loom

Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman said he is working on reaching agreements with the airline heads in the coming days.

 El Al employees protesting near where Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's plane is supposed to take off for his anticipated visit to the US.

Histadrut labor dispute sets scene for airport strike

The Histadrut has declared a labor dispute with the Israeli aviation industry that could lead to airport closures.

 El Al employees protesting near where Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's plane is supposed to take off for his anticipated visit to the US.

Why does Israel want to raise the retirement age for women? - background

A plan to increase the retirement age for women from 62 to 65 has been on the agenda for the better part of a decade. So why hasn't it happened until now?

An elderly woman sits in the recreation room of a retirement home as visits have been restricted due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) concerns in Grevenbroich

What will Israel's electricity reform mean for consumers?

Cellcom CEO Avi Gabay and others referred to the announcement as a revolution, while many were unaware that a radical change to the electricity field

‘A CHALLENGE requiring the use of innovative advanced technologies is extreme changes in the character of electricity consumption during the day.’

Will 'Sundays off' reenter Israel's national agenda?

Over the years, there have been various initiatives to make Israel's week look more like that of other countries, to no avail.

Yisrael Beitenu head and former defense minister MK Avigdor Liberman

Coronavirus: Job seekers decline nearly 14% in April

Unemployment benefits are already being reduced by 10% as of this week, a month after Israel's jobless rate reached below 10%, as per the government's original outline.

Haredi Job Fair 311

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