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Ben Gurion Airport among most disrupted in the world, day after wildcat labor strike

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Ben Gurion Airport among most disrupted in the world, day after wildcat labor strike [The Times] 21-08-2026


SAP workers in Israel win renewed collective agreement after months of struggle [UNI Global Union] 30-07-2026


39 People Killed in Workplace Accidents in the First Half of 2026 – Highest Number Since 2023 [Davar] 17-07-2026


/ Europe EU must stop trading with illegal settlements, ETUC tells ambassadors [ETUC] 16-07-2026


Two newsrooms attacked in less than one week in Tel Aviv [IFJ] 13-07-2026



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Airport Authority Workers’ Committee: 400–500 Staff Short; “Immediate and Urgent Action Is Required” 2026-08-24 [Davar]

IAA chair said looking to fire airport labor union chief over Thursday’s impromptu strike 2026-08-23 [The Times]

Union Chief Defies PM After Likud Ouster 2026-08-23 [JFeed]

Netanyahu Petitions Likud to Oust Airport Workers' Union Chief From Party Claiming Internal Party Sabotage 2026-08-22 [Haaretz]

Netanyahu Boots Union Chief From Likud After Alleged Airport Strike Brings Chaos 2026-08-21 [Haaretz]

Netanyahu expelling initiator of today’s wildcat airport strike from Likud party 2026-08-21 [The Times]

Ben Gurion Airport among most disrupted in the world, day after wildcat labor strike 2026-08-21 [The Times]

Israel As settler violence escalates, UNI demands respect for the security and rights of Palestinians in the West Bank 2026-08-19 [UNI Global Union]

Arlosoroff Forum: National AI Plan Unprepared for Impacts on the Labor Market 2026-08-11 [Davar]

SAP workers in Israel win renewed collective agreement after months of struggle 2026-07-30 [UNI Global Union]

Victory for Workers: Collective Agreement Signed at SAP 2026-07-30 [Davar]

“An ongoing and tangible security risk”: Tax Authority Employees Will Not Go to Bnei Brak Until Their Safety is Guaranteed 2026-07-24 [Davar]

Hundreds of Foreign Workers Attend Histadrut Appreciation Event: 'You Are Our Ambassadors in Your Home Countries' 2026-07-20 [Davar]

39 People Killed in Workplace Accidents in the First Half of 2026 – Highest Number Since 2023 2026-07-17 [Davar]

Europe EU must stop trading with illegal settlements, ETUC tells ambassadors 2026-07-16 [ETUC]

Two newsrooms attacked in less than one week in Tel Aviv 2026-07-13 [IFJ]

Israel Hot cargo campaign continues after Canadian Labour Congress votes to cut ties with Israeli federation 2026-07-07 [The NB Media Co-op]

Palestine MAAN Signs First Collective Agreement for Palestinian Workers at Levi Metal in Mishor Adumim 2026-07-04 [MAAN]

Israel Deal with Israel denies accountability for the killing of journalists 2026-07-02 [IFJ]

Histadrut Chairman Vows to Protect Workers in Dead Sea Works Concession Talks 2026-06-25 [Davar]

Germany ZIM Workers’ Union Chariman Warns of Strategic Consequences of Company Sale 2026-06-25 [Davar]

Psychologists’ Union Established in the Histadrut: “Professional and authentic representation from the field” 2026-06-25 [Davar]

LGBTQ defunding risks layoffs and service cuts, labor union warns MK Golan 2026-06-18 [The Post]

The Associate Faculty Organization has Declared a Labor Dispute at Tel Aviv University 2026-06-09 [Davar]

The SAP Crisis Reached the Knesset; Company Representatives Were Absent From the Discussion 2026-05-29 [Davar]

The Histadrut Received the LGBTWORK Gold Standard for Advancing LGBTQ Workers and Equality 2026-05-29 [Davar]

In the High-Tech Industry, the Stability Created by Organized Labor Is an Asset 2026-05-27 [Davar]

Victory for the Histadrut and SAP Employees: Collective Agreements at the Company Will Be Fully Honored 2026-05-26 [Davar]

Israel EPSU calls for urgent action following detention of Executive Committee member Mahmut Arslan 2026-05-23 [EPSU]

Palestine Gaza: ITUC calls for humanitarian access, protection of civilians and release of flotilla participants 2026-05-21 [ITUC]

Israel CLC votes to cut ties with Histadrut 2026-05-20 [The Post]

Israel Canadian Labour Congress ends relationship with Israel’s largest trade union 2026-05-20 [The Canadian Jewish News]

Israel CJLC Statement: CLC to sever ties with Histadrut 2026-05-19 [CJLC]

Israel Jewish Labour Committee Condemns CLC Vote To Sever Ties With Histadrut 2026-05-19 [The J.ca]

Israel Historic win for Hot Cargo on Israel 2026-05-15 [Labour 4 Palestine]

After 14 Years of Negotiations: Principles of a Collective Agreement Reached for Firefighters 2026-05-12 [Davar]

Israel The OECD misses out on the essence of public policy 2026-05-05 [Davar]

“Red Flag”: Approximately 1,239 Israelis Die Each Year From Work-Related Illness 2026-05-04 [Davar]

The Histadrut Signed a Collective Agreement at the Miloperi Fruit Packaging Plant 2026-04-30 [Davar]

SAP software workers: No collective agreement, no system fixes 2026-04-30 [UNI Global Union]

Israel Moral failing of Council clear 2026-04-24 [Eurocadres]

Israel Journalist targeted and killed by Israeli airstrikes while reporting on the war in southern Lebanon 2026-04-24 [IFJ]

Israel Ontario University Union Members Want To Divest From Israel’s Crimes 2026-04-21 [The Maple]

SAP Employees Protest Cancellation of Collective Agreements: “Rights Aren’t Erased at the Click of a Button” 2026-04-20 [Davar]

Zim's Employees Go Out On Strike as Hapag Merger Moves Forward 2026-04-18 [Maritime Executive]

Anchors Down!: ZIM Shipping Workers Launch Nationwide Strike to Block Foreign Sale 2026-04-16 [JFeed]

Thailand Thai Workers Need Trauma Care in Their Own Language, Says Accompanying Psychologist 2026-04-03 [Davar]

Palestine PSI Condemns Israeli Death Penalty Law for Palestinians 2026-04-02 [PSI]

Israel IFJ condemns the killing of three journalists by Israel in southern Lebanon 2026-04-01 [IFJ]

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