AIG Israel Staff Threaten Office Closure Over Contract Dispute
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Around 150 employees of AIG Israel protested stalled contract negotiations by walking off the job. They are threatening to close the company's head office and call centers if an agreement isn't reached, citing demands for better pay, conditions, and concerns over AI-related job cuts.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- AIG Israel employees protested stalled contract talks.
- They threatened to close the head office and call centers.
- Demands include higher pay and better working conditions.
- Employees fear AI implementation will cause layoffs.
- The company claims to have made significant offers.
Approximately 150 employees of the Israeli branch of insurance giant AIG walked off their jobs on September 9, 2026, gathering in the main office's lobby to protest stalled negotiations for a renewed collective labor agreement. The workers' committee has threatened to shut down the company's call centers and head office starting Friday, and to resume strike actions after the upcoming holidays if no progress is made.
The core issues in the labor dispute include demands for salary increases, improved working conditions, and employee concerns that AIG's planned integration of artificial intelligence will lead to job cuts. Union representatives stated that the company's current offers are insufficient, especially given AIG's strong financial performance in the past year and the current one.
AIG management responded by saying they have presented significant proposals to enhance working conditions and expect a responsible approach from the union. Regarding the AI concerns, the company affirmed its commitment to innovation and AI implementation, emphasizing that these technologies will be introduced responsibly and thoughtfully, in dialogue with employee representatives and in accordance with the law.
