Welfare

14.07.2024

“You ask yourself; how can I help them?”

The Histadrut VP Human Resources, Adv. Irit Puryan, talks about the changes in the Histadrut work, and support for workers since October 7.

07.04.2024

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

30.01.2024

“Drafted for You” – Protecting Reservists’ Rights at the Workplace

By law, reservists in Israel are protected from sanctions at their workplaces due to mandatory participation in reserve duty. However, in the past couple of ...Read more

10.01.2024

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

21.12.2023

10 Weeks into the War: Unravelling the Impact of the Conflict on Economy and Society

A comprehensive review of the effects of the war on the Israeli nation and workforce, and the Histadrut's actions to elevate our nation.

06.12.2023

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.

31.10.2023

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.

11.09.2023

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.

17.07.2023

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.

16.05.2023

Pensioners’ Plight Ignored: “Transparent Generation” Demands Action from Israeli Government

Histadrut pensioners unions take to the streets

02.03.2023

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

19.01.2023

Histadrut to lawmakers: Free travel from the age of 67!

As pensioners struggle with cost of living crisis, free public transportation can alleviate costs.

01.01.2023

Bezalel: Histadrut evolving to remain relevant for society, workers and retirees

There is almost no Israeli who does not have an opinion about the Histadrut. The largest labor organization in Israel, which was a partner in ...Read more

24.07.2022

Chairman of the Histadrut demands PM intervention to save the daycare industry from collapse

Time to save daycare education

28.04.2022

Wage, Allouncances, and Welfare Supplements: A new collective agreement for hundreds of workers of UPS franchisees in Israel

The agreement will apply to approximately 600 workers and be valid until mid-2025. Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David: “The agreement improves workers’ wages and accompanying employment ...Read more