Labor
Study reveals surprising trends in sick leave use across Israel in 2025
A 2025 study of Israeli workers finds sick leave patterns shaped by job type and flexibility, not commitment, with Gen Z taking the fewest days and public sector absenteeism highest.
Foreign workers replace Palestinian labor in Israel, face hurdles
Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David among labor leaders arrested in alleged public corruption scheme
Knesset erupts over speaker's jab at Supreme Court chief, Netanyahu expects more peace deals
With an overwhelming majority, Meretz and Labor approve merge, becoming the Democrats
The Labor Party conference approved a merger with Meretz, strengthening Yair Golan’s control. Despite criticism, the agreement passed with an overwhelming majority.
Labor, Meretz delegates to approve merger in Tel Aviv convention
The chairman of the new party, Yair Golan, is reportedly considering former justice and foreign minister Tzipi Livni as the number two spot in the party.
Likud MK Eliyahu Ravivo to sue state over lack of foreign worker documentation
Ravivo asked the housing and foreign ministries to examine whether there was an obstacle to transferring workers' documents from abroad to the Special Committee for Foreign Workers.
Meretz, Labor Party sign agreement to merge parties under new party name 'The Democrats'
The parties noted that the move was historic as it was not a technical bloc, but rather the formation of one large and united party.
Ben-Gvir demands attorney general probe Golan following calls for reservist disobedience
National Security Minister Ben-Gvir demanded an investigation against Labor Party Chairman Yair Golan for incitement, urging immediate action from Attorney General Baharav-Miara due to wartime severi
Israeli parties should follow Labor’s example and set primaries for new leaders - editorial
The Labor Party's primary race saw Yair Golan elected leader with 95.15% of the vote, pledging to unite left-wing parties and strengthen Israeli democracy.
What is robophobia - and how is it affecting the hotel and restaurant industries?
With restrictions on Palestinian workers coming to Israel for employment and the reluctance of foreign workers to go during a war.
Bert Pogrebin, attorney and partner to leading feminist Letty Cottin Pogrebin, dies at 89
Bert and Letty Pogrebin's 60-year marriage embodied support, impactful careers, and family devotion. Bert, a renowned labor lawyer, passed away at 89, leaving a legacy of integrity.
Labor MKs Kariv, Lazimi endorse Yair Golan to lead party
Golan previously served as a member of the Knesset within Meretz. He ran for leadership of Meretz ahead of the November 2022 election and lost to Zehava Galon.
Labor court judge weakens whistleblower protection law
Whistleblower's lawsuit leads to court ruling disallowing reassignment orders; appeal claims ruling undermines law.
