Labor Union

Gat Foods, a manufacturer of concentrates for the global beverage industry, is laying off 20% of its staff at the Emek Hefer plant. The move is driven by the strong shekel and declining export revenues.

A shortage of staff led Brussels Airlines management to mandate employees to fly to Israel, sparking a confrontation. In response, the Belgian labor union announced a targeted strike on the Tel Aviv route, accusing the company of violating agreements and endangering crews contrary to official travel warnings.

In August 2026, an unprecedented 13% increase in violence against drivers was recorded compared to last year, marking the highest figure ever measured. Following a series of stabbings and assaults, the Drivers' Union of the National Labor Federation is demanding the immediate deployment of security units: "The time has come for immediate preventive actions."

Chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers' union, Pinhas Idan, addresses a personal and sharp letter to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich following the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport, rejects accusations of bullying, demands an investigative committee, and claims he was framed.

Following recent turmoil at Ben Gurion Airport, the Treasury is pushing to shift operations to a franchise model. The ministry aims to curb union influence and improve service efficiency by rejecting demands for additional permanent staff.

An internal report from the Israel Airports Authority workers' committee reveals a critical staffing shortage. Employees are forced to work up to 260 hours a month, threatening airport operations ahead of the holiday season.

Israel Airports Authority (IAA) Chairman, Major General (res.) Iftach Ron-Tal, addressed the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport caused by a workers' strike. He labeled the move as "bullying" and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.

The strike that led today (Thursday) to widespread disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport caused damage to the economy estimated at this stage at 25 to 30 million shekels. This is a preliminary estimate that includes the direct and indirect costs of the shutdown of operations.

The surprise strike at Ben Gurion Airport turns the spotlight on the powerful union chairman who has held the position for four decades and is effectively closing the skies, not for the first time.

The building donated to the state that became subsidized housing for cronies, the massive pressure on employees to register for Likud, and the family ties reaching the top of the Histadrut. A glimpse into the mechanism of a workers' union where loyalty to the chairman is a necessary condition for survival. "Everything is with the approval of the Histadrut," they say, while the public is left out.

Hours before the polls closed in the Likud primaries, Miri Regev claimed that the El Al workers' union was calling on voters not to cast their ballots for her. The minister appealed to her supporters: "Go out and vote - I need every single one of you."

The chairman of the El Al workers' union has distributed a list of candidates recommended for support in the Likud central committee elections, notably excluding Transportation Minister Miri Regev. The move follows a fierce struggle by Israeli airline employees against plans to establish a Wizz Air base in Israel.

Ahead of the elections, the Social Workers Union is demanding a cap on the number of cases per professional. Current caseloads are four times the target, with some security sector workers managing up to 1,000 disabled IDF veterans.

A new four-year collective agreement has been signed for approximately 300 employees at the Strauss dairy plant in the Bar-Lev industrial park. The deal includes a 4% annual salary increase, a 1,000 NIS signing bonus, subsidized couple vacations, and individual pay adjustments.

The management of yes, the workers' committee, and the National Federation of Labor have signed an extension of the collective agreement through the end of 2026. The deal includes a salary increase of up to 3% and improved pension contributions.

A Superbus driver was brutally attacked by a group of teenagers in Jerusalem. The driver lost consciousness and four teeth during the assault, prompting the labor union to declare a labor dispute.

Pinchas Idan has warned of severe congestion expected at the airport ahead of the peak summer season due to a staff shortage. He claims the facility is missing about 400 employees, while recruitment remains difficult. The Israel Airports Authority management has denied these claims, which follow recent external disruptions at the airport.

Following prolonged confrontations, Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David announced the dismissal of Alexandra Krushinski, chair of the MAHAR union for academics in social and human sciences, citing management failures and crises of trust. Krushinski condemned the move as a violation of the members' democratic right to choose their representatives.