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Israeli Workers Union Opposes Arkia Sale That Could End Sabbath Flights
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First reported by Calcalist · 6 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Transport Workers Union opposes the potential sale of Arkia Airlines to a Haredi businessman who may stop flights on Shabbat, warning of harm to employees and the company’s stability. Employees, owning nearly 20% of shares, threaten legal action to protect their rights and jobs.
- 01Transport Workers Union warns Arkia sale could end Sabbath flights, harming company and workers.
- 02Employees hold nearly 20% of Arkia shares and oppose sale terms affecting operations.
- 03Sale talks focus on an American Haredi businessman intending to halt flights on rest days.
- 04Union stresses Sabbath observance is valid but stopping flights is bad business strategy.
- 05Union threatens legal and public action to protect employee rights and company stability.
- 06Nakash family has been negotiating sale with various investors for several months.
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