Moshe Buchbut Re-elected Head of Football Referees' Association

Moshe Buchbut was unanimously re-elected as the Chairman of the Referees' Association Committee on Monday evening, following general elections for the committee. Buchbut expressed gratitude for the renewed trust, calling the role a "great mission and responsibility" dedicated to the welfare, rights, and status of all football referees in Israel. He thanked the outgoing committee members, Gal Dascal, Tzvia Malka, Haim Ben-Nono, and Adir Katz, for their contributions during the past term.

Buchbut welcomed the new committee members, Or, Ronen, Niv, Dima, and Aviad, expressing confidence in their ability to work together to advance the union's members. He highlighted past achievements, including a groundbreaking collective agreement that increased referees' salaries by approximately 20 million shekels, alongside improvements in welfare, status, and measures against violence towards referees. The primary goal for the new term is to negotiate a new collective agreement to further enhance employment conditions, salaries, and job security.

He emphasized that a strong and united committee is the foundation for protecting referees' rights and advancing their status, vowing to remain accessible to all referees and to operate with responsibility, transparency, and a sense of mission. Buchbut also thanked all union members who participated in the elections.

Itamar Sharoni, CEO of the National Labor Federation, congratulated Buchbut and the new committee, emphasizing the opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the committee, the association's management, and professional bodies. Sharoni noted the significant challenges and opportunities ahead, including the pursuit of a new collective agreement, improved referee conditions, enhanced professional and organizational support, and ensuring the future of refereeing in Israel. He stressed that collaborative work, responsible leadership, and ongoing dialogue are key to achieving their goals.