Histadrut

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

Arnon Bar-David, the longtime chairman of Israel’s largest labor federation, became the central figure in a sweeping corruption investigation that came to light in November. 

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

Israeli police and border guard officers deploy at Ben Gurion Airport on July 6, 2011 as part of preparations for the arrival of a "Pro-Palestinian Fly-In", organised by European and North American activists to travel en masse to the West Bank.

Senior local authority official detained at Ben-Gurion Airport amid Histadrut corruption probe


Histadrut leader threatens pre-election strike

The entire public sector will strike in protest over the firing of hundreds of Israel Broadcasting Authority employees.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Histadrut chairman Avi Nissenkorn

Court sets voting policy in Histadrut leadership race

Ballot boxes to stay in workplaces, with poll-watchers at each.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Histadrut chairman Avi Nissenkorn

Yacimovich and Nissenkorn sling more mud in Histadrut race

The Zionist Union Knesset member is competing against current Histadrut chief.

Shelly Yacimovich

Histadrut court rules Yacimovich can run

Yacimovich praised the verdict as a “total victory.”

MK Shelly Yacimovich

Media Comment: Netanyahu, government and the media

Benjamin Netanyahu

Egged drivers to launch nationwide strike

In response to the Histradrut's strike warnings, Transportation Minister Israel Katz slammed Egged for the company's behavior, calling upon the management to stop holding its workers hostage.

Egged bus

El Al management and supervisors come to agreement, ending crisis

The talks concerned a potential resignation of eight supervisors, including the company’s chief pilot, without whom an air operations company cannot legally function.

AN EL AL Boeing 777 aircraft is seen at Ben-Gurion Airport

Histadrut permits Yacimovich to run for head

“This election will decide the socioeconomic face of the State of Israel.”

MK Shelly Yacimovich

Union fight

A strong labor union can be a force for good in a number of areas.

MK Shelly Yacimovich

Yacimovich joins charged race for Histadrut leadership

Labor Party will support incumbent in election

MK Shelly Yacimovich