Transport Workers Union Demands Urgent Meeting on ZIM Sale

The Transport Workers Union within the Histadrut labor federation has formally requested an urgent meeting with the board of directors of the shipping company ZIM, including Chairman Eyal Seroussi. The union seeks this meeting before any decision is made regarding the proposed sale of the company.

In a letter sent by Deputy Union Chairman Adv. Nir Eisenberg, the union emphasized that such a significant move could directly and substantially impact the company, its employees, and their rights. They stated that critical decisions should not be made in secrecy, bypassing employee representation and ignoring the consequences for the workforce.

Eisenberg warned the board that any attempt to proceed unilaterally, similar to a previous attempted transaction, is destined to fail. He urged the board to learn from past conduct and recognize that important actions require genuine and prior dialogue with employee representatives.

The Histadrut expects the board to act responsibly, transparently, and in direct dialogue with the workers' representatives. The union stressed that the employee representatives must have the opportunity to present their position and participate in discussions concerning the company's and its employees' future before any decision is finalized.

Eisenberg concluded by stating that if the board again chooses to proceed unilaterally, the employee representatives will not accept this conduct and will utilize all available means to protect the workers' rights and future.