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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


Eini to US Jewish leaders: Don’t underestimate BDS movement

Chairman of the Histadrut labor federation says that the boycott movement against Israel is “doing a good job all over the world.”

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Ports strike ends after one hour

Treasury says it only heard about demands night before.

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Netanyahu calls meeting on price hikes to prevent strike

PM to discuss sharp price increases on basic items with Histadrut, Local Authories and Manufacturers Association leaders.

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Histadrut likely to announce general strike this week

Protest comes in light of a sharp price increase on basic goods such as fuel, bread and water.

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Barak says Labor Party detractors could harm peace process

In letter, defense minister says he was “no enemy of party members’ personal aspirations, but I see in their attempt to push to the front of the stage, especially at this time, a complete lack of responsibility.”

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Strike averted as Histadrut, Finance Ministry strike deal

Negotiating teams headed by finance minister, Histadrut chairman talk through night; reports say meeting had “positive atmosphere.”

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Strike canceled as Treasury, Histadrut reach agreement

Negotiating teams headed by finance minister, Histadrut chairman talk through night; reports say meeting had “positive atmosphere.”

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Steinitz, Eini to meet again in bid to avert strike

Histadrut says it's still preparing for general strike if negotiations with Finance Ministry over the wage hike demand breakdown before deadline.

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Steinitz: Not too late to avert next week’s strike

Finance minister optimistic deal can be made with Histadrut to avoid public sector work stoppage.

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Histadrut threatens public-sector strike

Labor Federation declares work dispute in public sector, threatens general strike in two weeks unless dispute over wages is settled.

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