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After 6-month delay, Histadrut picks Nissankoren as new chairman

Despite having clear support from within upper echelons of the establishment, Nissankoren faced an outside challenge from Labor MK Eitan Cabel.

Newly appointed Histadrut chairman Avi Nissankoren.
Newly appointed Histadrut chairman Avi Nissankoren.

Supreme Court clears way for Nissankoren to lead Histadrut

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Middle Israel: The unions are back

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Histadrut labor federation chairman Ofer Eini announces resignation


TA: Thousands rally at Histadrut to support tent protests

Histadrut members gather to back housing protesters; hundreds march on Rothschild chanting "What's the answer to privatization? Revolution!"

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TA: Thousands rally at Histadrut to support tent protests

Ofer Eini to protesters: "We lost our compassion and became a capitalist country"; hundreds march to Gideon Sa'ar's house in stroller protest.

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Organizers call on PM to nix housing committees law

"Entire public will take to streets" if law passed, housing-protest organizers threaten, call on PM to hold open, live talks.

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Steinitz agrees to discuss housing crisis with Eini

Sides say meeting has not been set; Chambers of Commerce chief says Histadrut head embarking on campaign of "opportunism, hypocrisy."

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Defense Ministry okays IMI layoffs

500 workers to go over dispute between defense and finance ministries.

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Histadrut chief speaks out on doctor dispute for first time

Eini: They can't just meet once a week; two sides must get together, conduct serious negotiations until solutions are reached.

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Social workers feel let down by minister, Histadrut

"Even though we fight for the rights of the weak in society, we are also entitled to fight for our own rights."

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Social workers make progress, but strike to continue

Finance Ministry agrees to most of demands, but strike to go on until final agreement signed; local councils set to join social workers.

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Local councils set to join social workers’ strike

Social workers, Finance Ministry struggle to reach agreement; educational institutions, 15 big cities not participating in strike.

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Hundreds of social workers protest across the country

Strike enters 8th day; heavy traffic in Hadera caused by drivers honking in support; social workers help residents in Itamar despite strike.

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