Israeli Labor Union Honors 5 Senior Officials and 16 Volunteers
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Israel's Pensioners' Union is awarding 5 senior Histadrut officials and 16 volunteers for their lifetime contributions to pensioner welfare. The ceremony in Tel Aviv highlights the union's commitment to recognizing the value of its elderly members.
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- Pensioners' Union awards 5 Histadrut leaders and 16 volunteers.
- Awards recognize lifetime contributions to pensioner welfare.
- Histadrut Chairman emphasizes pensioners as full partners.
- Recipients include union leaders, a former deputy mayor, and volunteers.
- Honorees' work spans clubs, legal aid, and wartime support.
The Pensioners' Union in Israel will present special "Lifetime Achievement" awards on Tuesday to five senior officials from the Histadrut (General Organization of Workers in Israel) and 16 volunteers. The awards recognize their contributions to advancing the welfare of pensioners.
Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David stated that the organization views pensioners not just as a population deserving of protection and assistance, but as full partners. The ceremony will take place at the Dohl Center in the Tel Aviv neighborhood of Hatikva.
Among the recipients is Efraim Koren, Director-General of the Pensioners' Union and former Deputy Mayor of Holon, recognized for initiating programs focused on community, volunteering, and leadership for the elderly. Ofir Elkalai, Chairman of the State Employees' Union, is honored for his work in establishing the "Yours to the Pensioner" fund for local authority pensioners. Gil Bar-Tal, Chairman of the "Maof" Union, is recognized for his efforts in securing pensioners' rights through collective agreements, legislation, and public advocacy.
Additionally, Gershon Gelman, Chairman of the Histadrut's International Relations Division, will receive an award for his 34 years leading the organization in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa region, where he focused on pensioners' needs, establishing 14 pensioners' clubs and colleges. Attorney Gilad Ramati is being honored for providing pro bono legal assistance to needy, long-term care pensioners regarding long-term care insurance.
The 16 volunteers are being recognized for their work with the elderly, including repairing safe rooms during wartime, providing food to lone soldiers, organizing outings for homebound individuals, and recruiting new members to the Pensioners' Union.