Histadrut and Akrashtain Sign New Collective Agreement Through 2029
Histadrut, Akrashtain’s management and workers’ representatives signed a new collective agreement covering hundreds of employees. It runs until 2029 and includes annual wage increases tied to seniority, stronger savings contributions and expanded welfare benefits.
Histadrut, the management of Akrashtain and workers’ representatives signed a new collective agreement that reshapes pay and benefits for hundreds of employees. The deal runs until 2029 and includes wage add-ons, higher contributions to savings, expanded welfare activities and additional rights.
Wage increases tied to seniority
Under the agreement, annual wage supplements will be calculated according to employees’ length of service. Workers with 15 years of seniority or more will receive cumulative wage add-ons totaling close to 20% over the life of the agreement.
Employees with up to 15 years of seniority will be eligible for annual wage supplements of up to 3.5%, depending on their seniority bracket.
Savings, incentives and protections
The agreement also expands eligibility for a study fund based on seniority. It updates incentive mechanisms and ongoing grants intended to encourage retention and excellence.
It further broadens the welfare package, including upgrades to professional and personal development programs for employees. In addition, the parties agreed on a mechanism designed to protect workers’ pay in cases involving changes to shifts.
Company background and workforce
Akrashtain was founded in 1925 and is among Israel’s long-established companies in its field. The company employs about 550 workers and specializes in producing prefabricated concrete products for construction, development and infrastructure.
The firm operates three production sites across Israel.
Union and company officials comment
Mazel Golan, chair of the Building and Related Industries Workers’ Union, called the agreement “a historic deal” that reflects partnership, recognition and responsibility.
“Akrashtain proves that business leadership and commitment to employees go hand in hand. Behind the products, the plants and the achievements are people who bring professionalism, experience and dedication every day. This agreement gives tangible recognition to their contribution in wages, savings and welfare, with a special focus on long-serving employees who have accompanied the company for years.”
Natali Bianco Super, head of the union’s national division, said the signing followed “almost a year” of intensive negotiations.
“Today, after nearly a year of intensive negotiations, a groundbreaking collective agreement was signed at Akrashtain, bringing with it a significant economic breakthrough and improving employees’ working conditions and well-being. The agreement reflects recognition of employees’ work, their contribution and the importance of their role in the company’s success, and it brings achievements that will directly affect the day-to-day lives of employees and their families.”
Negotiators and signatories
The negotiations on behalf of Histadrut were led by Mazel Golan, Natali Bianco Super, Nofer Moyal, an attorney and union secretary, attorney Yael Shiloni, a legal adviser, Shimon Zafrani, chair of the national works council, Itzik Maimon, chair of the Tzahar works council, and David Almalay, chair of the Ashdod works council.
On behalf of Akrashtain, the agreement was signed by Giora Akrashtain, the company owner; Maya Lipin, the company owner; Tzvika Akrashtain, the company’s CEO; Mirav Cohen, vice president of human resources; and Avi Adari, a strategic adviser to management.
