El Al Subsidiary T.M.M. Signs New Agreement Offering 15% Wage Hike
T.M.M., an El Al catering subsidiary, signed a four-year collective agreement granting hundreds of workers up to 15% wage hikes, improved pensions, and enhanced flight benefits.
Hundreds of employees at T.M.M. (Tasiyot Mazon Metosim), an El Al subsidiary specializing in airline catering, are set to receive significant wage increases of up to 15% and improved social benefits under a new collective bargaining agreement.
The four-year agreement, signed by the Histadrut, El Al management, T.M.M. management, and the workers' committee, introduces tiered salary hikes based on seniority. Additionally, the company's pension contributions will rise to 7.5% of insured wages, enhancing long-term financial security for eligible staff.
The deal also addresses key welfare components. Long-standing employees will receive two additional annual recreation days, alongside an extra 100 shekels per day in recovery pay. Company participation in health insurance and car maintenance allowances will also be updated based on employee seniority and role.
Flight benefits have been revised to include better standby ticket terms and an increased annual coupon discount of up to 75% for eligible permanent employees. For the first time in the company's history, a dedicated welfare budget has been established, starting at 150,000 shekels in 2026 and increasing to 200,000 shekels annually from 2027 onward.
Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David praised the agreement, emphasizing that El Al's continued growth is matched by its commitment to recognizing the contributions of backend staff. El Al and T.M.M. Chairman Amikam Ben-Zvi noted that the deal reflects a shared dedication to workplace partnership and mutual trust ahead of the company's transition to a new facility.
