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“From the first day of fighting, you worked under fire. I salute you.”
the dignitaries honored and thanked the hundreds of participating state employees and union heads for their special work in the shadow of the difficult war.
Histadrut Chairman: Calls For Urgent Elections, An End To The Fighting – To Bring Back The Hostages.
A decision to hold elections will calm the public in Israel | I am not a strike contractor for anyone - a strike will not ...Read more
Bar David calls for elections in February 2025; Six months into the war, the government needs to reach decisions.
I would have resigned 30 times over if what happened on Oct. 7 happened on my watch; Six months on, Bar David is calling on ...Read more
The Construction Industry needs better solutions; Bar-David called on the Minister of Housing and Construction and the Minister of Interior to regroup
More than 20,000 contruction workers are waiting to arrive in Israel, but only dozens enter each week
The Prime Minister took us to the edge – The only way out is elections
Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take responsibility for the disastrous events of October 7 and resign from his ...Read more
Pension Funds and Minimum Wage Rise Protected, But is a Harsh Austerity Plan Underway?
The Histadrut successfully prevented the slashing of tax benefits on pension plans and from freezing the minimum wage increase. However, financial security is at risk ...Read more
A First Step Towards Healing: A New Agreement For Psychologists in the Public Health System
The initiative is a crucial step toward strengthening the public psychology system in Israel, but it is merely a step.
Arnon Bar-David: “I cannot remember such anxiety, such helplessness.”
In a recent interview with the Israeli radio station Galatz, Arnon Bar-David, Chairman of the Histadrut, was asked to address the Histadrut's involvement in protests ...Read more
Extended Unemployment Benefits and Business Support Through December
Productive discussions with the Ministry of Finance resulted in a mutual agreement to extend the Unpaid Leave plan throughout December.
Increased Compensation Outline for Businesses Following the War Against Hamas
With joint forces and a dialogue that raised to the need of the hour, we reset the issue of the mass unpaid leave.
Histadrut Chairman Concerned Over the Government Response to Ongoing Crisis
There is room to expand the safety net also through the National Insurance Institute in places where the Treasury plan does not provide an answer
Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David calls for a national emergency government to form “as soon as possible” in the wake of the current crisis.
Bar-David urges the prime minister and opposition leaders to put aside their differences and work together to lead the country through this difficult time.
Labor Minister Signs Extension Orders to Increase Convalescence Allowance in the Private Sector and Compensate Workers Affected by 2022 Military Operation.
Approximately three million workers to benefit from hundreds of Shekels in increased convalescence allowance.
A New Dawn for Israel’s Early Educators: Over 55,000 Workers to Benefit from Historic Collective Agreement!
After lengthy negotiations, a reform in the salaries of kindergarten teachers' aids in the local authorities was signed today.
New Initiative that Supports Workers Who Parent Children with Disabilities to Develop into a Society-Wide Position Paper
"Every home that experiences this goes through an upheaval... the group eliminates embarrassment and shame."
Mediation efforts continue as Bar-David meets Lapid
Building Bridges: Histadrut Chairman Bar-David Vows to Leave No Stone Unturned in Search for Compromise
Histadrut and Business leaders submit a proposal to Prime Minister Netanyahu and opposition leaders aimed at reconciling differences, setting the stage for action if no agreement is reached.
As the nation stands at a pivotal juncture, Histadrut leaders hold marathon discussions, committing to act decisively in the interests of Israel's security and integrity
New Framework Agreement Ushers in Brighter Future for Israel’s Public Sector
Groundbreaking agreement addresses disparities in the public and private sectors, set to empower hundreds of thousands of workers.
The Chairman of the Histadrut to the Prime Minister: “Where are you taking the State of Israel? stop the chaos”
"I call on the Prime Minister: the ball is in your hand. Where are you taking the State of Israel? What is the legacy you ...Read more
Social workers declare a labor dispute after government announcement of privatization
Outsourcing suitability assesment for the treatment of violent men will harm the social service.
Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar David Concludes Historic Visit to United States
Vice President Harris to Bar-David: Thank you for what you are doing for Israel.
Judicial Upheaval Divides the Nation: Histadrut Chairman calls for a halt to protect Israeli society
Arnon Bar-David: Israel Faces Unprecedented Social Polarization and Threat to Zionist Enterprise
Arnon Bar-David refutes allegations of conspiracy, reaffirms commitment to serve Israeli society
Chairman denies false claims of coordinated strike with Israeli Prime Minister's Office
Netanyahu halts legislation following 10 hours of general strike, a show of unified power
Histadrut General Strike Ends as Prime Minister Netanyahu Chooses Unity
Employers and employees in Israel join forces in historic strike against controversial legislation.
Chairman of Histadrut calls on Prime Minister to stop Israel's descent into abyss.
Arnon Bar-David: Stop the legislation
Israel’s security and societal integrity above everything else.
Bar-David and Amitai unite in support of President Herzog’s plan to end Israel’s Turmoil
Rallying President Herzog's plan for end to social turmoil
Labor and Business Leaders Warn Against Inaction, Vow to Take Action if Reforms Not Addressed
Bar-David and Amitai called on all members of the Knesset, regardless of political affiliation, to put an end to the madness afflicting Israeli society
Arnon Bar-David: Nobody can legislate against the Histadrut today
Special address by Arnon Bar-David to Histadrut leadership following public sector framework agreement.
Arnon Bar-David to Smotrich: Use your weight and let us stop what’s happening today in the streets of Israel
"Only goodwill is required to sit in the room as we sat."
Histadrut and Government agree to a groundbreaking framework agreement for public service workers
Working with the government for the benefit of government and public service workers
Bar-David: I’ll use all my strength to prevent harm to pensioners
Pensioners must live in dignity, not poverty.
Annual labor conference concludes with call for dialogue, collaboration and innovation
Trade Unionists, Government and Business convene in Eilat for the future of labor in Israel
Arnon Bar-David to Netanyahu: Steer the ship
In a fiery statement calls on politicians on all side of the political spectrum to come together for the sake of Israel
Hagit Pe’er: A minority of women at the decision-making table encourages exclusion, discrimination and racism
In Netanyahu‘s government women are underrepresented.
Arnon Bar-David calls on the people of Israel to rally around President Herzog’s 5 point proposal
Time for conflict resolution, not confrontation
Foreign Minister Cohen: “I will not give my hand to any law that would harm the workers and their rights.”
In an extraordinary address to the Histadrut leadership, Foreign Minister conveyed his support for organized labor
Arnon Bar-David: Legislation against workers is nothing more than a cynical endeavor
“There is no chance that bills that harm the workers’ organizations will pass the Knesset,” Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David said a short time ago, at ...Read more
Arnon Bar-David: I will not allow any party to harm the workers
Following proposal to limit the right to strike
Histadrut Jurist Union warns of labor dispute due to planned government reforms
Jurist Union raise concerns over impact of judicial reform on workers
Government halts plan to divide the Directorate of General Labor
Win for workers in Directorate of General Labor
Bar-David- Smotrich meet in Jerusalem
Time to get to work
Government Employees Union declare labor dispute following destructive coalition agreement
Ofir Alcalay outlines how workers have been excluded from the impacts of the coalition agreements on their livelihoods
Histadrut Construction Workers Union: No room for personnel employment corporations for Palestinian workers in the building sector
In response to the Government of Israel’s call for proposals and positions, the Histadrut construction workers’ union announced that after a thorough review of the ...Read more
New extension order was signed following a collective agreement covering the monitoring & patrol services
Important news for security monitoring & patrol services employees: Minister Orna Barbivay signed an extension order covering security monitoring & patrol services today *** Histadrut ...Read more
Chairman of the Histadrut demands PM intervention to save the daycare industry from collapse
Time to save daycare education
Prime Minister Yair Lapid Meets with Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David
Cost of living at the center of Lapid and Bar-David meeting in Tel-Aviv