Histadrut
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Histadrut, translated into English and compared across sources. 31 recent stories.
Israel Expands Physical Therapy Studies, but Staff Say New Posts and Pay Reform Are Still Missing
Israel approved a new expansion of physical therapy studies, adding about 50 first-year places at three institutions. Educators and therapists say the move will not ease shortages…
After Losing Her Daughter to a Rare Disease, Yaal Mes Turned to Spiritual End-of-Life Care
Yaal Mes, a spiritual care companion, wrote and finally published a children’s book about her daughter Eden after years of silence. Eden died in 1999 from a rare genetic disorder…
Work dispute threatens disruption at Bank Hapoalim's affiliate Metaf
The Maof union has declared a labor dispute at Metaf, Bank Hapoalim’s fully owned IT and operations subsidiary, opening the door to sanctions or a strike from July 8. The dispute…
150,000 Calls for Help as Mental Health System Faces Burnout and Trust Crisis
A major conference in Tel Aviv examined Israel’s post-October 7 mental health crisis, highlighting soaring demand, therapist burnout and gaps in access to care. Speakers called fo…
Izik Saidian Says His Protest Gave His Life Meaning, and He Now Helps Trauma Survivors
Izik Saidian says Israel’s post-October 7 trauma is far broader than many realize, and that his own recovery led him to help others. The former Golani soldier, whose 2021 self-imm…
Israeli Workers Set for Higher Vacation-Allowance Payments After New Labor Deal
Israel’s Histadrut and the business sector have signed a deal that will significantly raise vacation allowance payments for millions of workers. The new rates take effect only aft…
Mental health chief says not everyone needs a psychologist amid rising demand for care
Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer said not everyone needs a psychologist or psychiatrist, stressing family and community support. Speaking at a ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth conference, he warned…
Tel Aviv Court Rejects Petition Against Saturday Trading at Big Glilot
The Tel Aviv District Court rejected a petition to force Ramat Hasharon to enforce its Shabbat business bylaw, leaving Big Glilot open on Saturdays for now. The court accepted the…
Caregivers of trauma survivors say they are being left to cope alone
At a ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth conference on PTSD, family caregivers described how the mental health crisis has overwhelmed entire households. Speakers said they are often left wi…
Netta Barzilai Describes Living With a Partner's Post-Trauma and Its Toll
Netta Barzilai said her relationship with ex-partner Guy Raphael, who returned from the Lebanon war with PTSD, became a painful dependency that erased much of her own life. Speaki…
Workplace trauma is becoming a labor-market problem, panel says
A panel at a ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth conference said post-trauma is increasingly affecting Israeli workers and employers. Speakers called for government action, manager training…
Histadrut seeks nationwide PTSD care network, not just a Tel Aviv center
Histadrut acting chairman Roi Yaakov said Israel needs a nationwide PTSD treatment system, not a single central center in Tel Aviv. He said the federation is already applying this…
Prof. Yoram Yovell Says Israel Is Trapped Between Emergency and Calm
Prof. Yoram Yovell warned that Israelis are living in a liminal state of neither emergency nor calm since October 7. Speaking at a post-trauma conference, he said many people are…
Ilana Cohen, Former Nurses’ Union Chair Who Transformed Israeli Nursing, Dies at 82
Ilana Cohen, the former chair of Israel’s Nurses and Nurses’ Union, died on Sunday at 82. Over decades, she led major labor battles that improved staffing, pay and conditions for…
32-Year-Old Worker Seriously Injured by Saw in Lod
A 32-year-old worker was seriously injured by a saw while working on Hahistadrut Street in Lod. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital.
New Darchi Shalom campus opens in Givat Ye'arim with ceremony and celebration
Darchi Shalom inaugurated its new dormitory and treatment complex in Givat Ye'arim at a major celebration attended by rabbis and public figures. Speakers praised the yeshiva’s edu…
How Families Can Save Hundreds on Summer Attractions
A N12 price survey found that summer attractions can cost 30% to 60% less through consumer clubs than at the gate. The report urges families to compare offers and book in advance…
Treasury Prepares New 2027 Budget Package Targeting Insurance Brokers and Tax Breaks
Israel’s Finance Ministry is preparing a broad 2027 budget package centered on tax hikes, spending measures and financial-sector reforms. The plan would target insurance brokers…
Labor Union Opposes Ending Funding for Municipal LGBTQ Coordinators
Histadrut Maof is pressing Israeli officials to stop plans to end municipal funding for LGBTQ coordinators. The union warns the move could cause layoffs, weaken community services…
Phoenix Stock Surge Enriches Employees, but Gamma Workers Are Left Out
Phoenix’s share surge has lifted the value of employee RSUs to about 125 million shekels, but Gamma workers were excluded from the collective deal. The omission has cost Gamma emp…
600 Workers to Lose Jobs as Nahariya Blade-Technology Plant Closes
BTL’s Nahariya plant is shutting down, and 600 workers will be laid off by August. Employees and local politicians are urging the Israeli government to step in with new jobs and s…
Inside Israel Railways: Negligence, Patronage and Wasteful Spending Exposed
An Israeli media investigation accuses Israel Railways of repeated negligence, waste and favoritism. It says a freight-train collapse stranded passengers, while a senior manager w…
Religious social activist Yair Pink to run in the Democrats' primaries
Yair Pink announced he will run in the Democrats party primaries, saying he wants to fight extremism and coercion from within. The social activist, who leads a Histadrut faction a…
Israel’s 2027 Budget Gap Is Far Larger Than It Looks, Analysis Warns
An Israeli financial analysis says the official 2027 budget picture understates the real fiscal burden by tens of billions of shekels. It estimates much higher spending, a far lar…
Bus Companies Seek Foreign Drivers as Shortage Tops 5,000
Israel’s public transport industry is considering importing foreign drivers or recruiting discharged soldiers to address a shortage of more than 5,000 drivers. The proposal faces…
Tel Aviv Pride March Returns for the First Time Since 2023
Tel Aviv’s Pride March returns today along its traditional promenade route, ending in Charles Clore Park, with mass attendance expected and major road closures in place. Police ha…
Neta Barzilai to speak about living beside post-trauma at national conference
Neta Barzilai will speak at a June 15 conference on post-trauma, focusing on its impact on families and support networks. The event, hosted by Sharon Kidon and organized by Yediot…
Phoenix Employees Angered as Management Cuts Work-From-Home to One Day a Week
Phoenix management has told employees it will cut remote work to one day a week, down from two, prompting anger from the workers’ committee. The committee has asked the Histadrut…
Educators Discussed How to Strengthen the North: “Rebuilding and Growth Begin in the Community”
Hundreds of educators gathered in Acre for the “Sowing a Future” conference held by KKL and the HaHistadrut HaHalutza. They discussed how to revitalize northern Israel through edu…
Israel as a World Leader in Trauma Care, but Pressure on Mental Health Keeps Growing
Yedioth Ahronoth and the Histadrut will hold the “State in Post-Trauma” conference on June 22. Prof. Yoram Yovel says Israel is a world leader in trauma treatment, but the public…
How to Respond to Israel’s National Trauma Crisis
A June 22 conference will focus on Israel’s national post-trauma crisis and how to treat it beyond medication and therapy. Izik Saidian says recovery should include nature, moveme…