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Monthly Issue/July 2022

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Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David: "A significant wage increment is clearly needed to counter inflation and the cost of living" (Photo: Jonathan Bloom)

"If We Can’t Provide Solutions Via Negotiations, We Will Take to the Streets”. In an interview with Davar, Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David sets a deadline for an economy-wide wage agreement: September | “We have a state that has money but doesn’t spend it on its citizens”

By Gil Plotkin, Tal Kaspin 0

Histadrut members protest against price increases outside the home of Noam Weiman, CEO of Diplomat (Photo: Nizzan Zvi Cohen)

Histadrut Boycotts Leading Importers in Major Campaign Against Rising Prices. Unions rally workers to boycott goods from Schestowitz, Diplomat and Kimberly Clark | "We came to tell the tycoons that we will not tolerate any more. This is just the beginning”

By Nizzan Zvi Cohen and Yaniv Sharon 0

"I didn't feel safe anymore. I didn't trust anyone" (Illustrative photo: Shutterstock)

Shame, Fear, Resilience, Pride: Coming Out in Arab Society. After realizing that he was attracted to men, P. struggled with self-hatred and depression | Today he says: "I am proud that I was able to accept myself," and wants to study social work to help others

By Yaniv Sharon 0

Office workplace. “The social aspect of work was lost during the lockdowns, and that led many women to understand how much their work bored them” (Illustrative photo: Shutterstock)

The Women of the Great Resignation. More and more women age 40+ are dissatisfied with their jobs and choosing to quit – alone, in pairs, in groups, and even with their partners│Efrat Givati discusses her research on the gender dynamics of the Great Resignation: “This is the next revolution, like Me Too”

By Hadas Yom Tov 0

Entrance to a school in Herzliya on the first day of school (photo: Herzliya Municipality Spokesperson)

As Teacher Shortage Looms, Herzliya Isn’t Waiting Around for the State to Respond. Herzliya’s education institutions lack 150 aides, 120 teachers, and 20 administrative employees | Mayor Moshe Fadlon: "I call on the state to come to its senses and act quickly to address the problem"

By Michal Marantz 0

Gil Bar-Tal, chairman of the Union of Clerical and Public Service Employees (UCAPSE) (right), Hagit Magen, Head of the Wage and Labor Agreements Administration at the Center for Local Government, and Sandra Cohen, Head of the Human Resources Domain at Lod Municipality and chairwoman of the Association of Human Resources Managers at the Local Authorities. Magen: “They have to get at the root of the problem” (Photo: Nitzan Zvi Cohen)

Municipal Governments Face a Personnel Crisis: "There Needs to be a Double-Digit Wage Increase". In a joint interview with ‘Davar,’ representatives of local government employers and employees describe the implications of the erosion of wages and working conditions: a shortage of 2,000 assistant kindergarten teachers, difficulty in recruiting and retaining employees in all fields, and impaired service to citizens.

By Nizzan Zvi Cohen and Asaf Zvi 0

Signs next to the Western Wall read "We Are NOT Invisible" and "Rich Management - Poor Workers" (Photo: Western Wall Heritage Foundation Employees' Union)

Western Wall Employees Strike Amid Labor Dispute. The hours-long strike temporarily closed the Western Wall Tunnels to visitors | Workers claim management has dragged feet on negotiations, harassed union members

By Nizzan Zvi Cohen 0

Vacationers relaxing on the beach in Eilat, November 2020. (Photo: Yossi Aloni / Flash90)

Studies Show Shorter Work Week Increases Worker Productivity. Israel's work week is among the longest in the OECD | MK Naama Lazimi: "We will raise the issue with the Finance Minister."

By Nizzan Zvi Cohen 0

The central Post Office in Jerusalem. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel / Flash90)

Government Approves Full Privatization of Postal Service. State to sell all shares of Israel Post to private investors | Former Communications Ministry official: "We should be suspicious of the liquidation of public assets"

By Erez Raviv 0

View of the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel / Flash90)

Done With Deficit: Israel's First Budget Surplus in 15 Years. The state currently has a surplus of 6.4 billion shekels in the last 12 months, the largest since 1987

By Tal Kaspin 0

Buildings in South Tel Aviv. (Photo: Hadas Parush, Flash 90)

Rent for Large Apartments Increased By 1,100 Shekels In Past Year. Rent in major Israeli cities have risen significantly in the past year: by 18% in Kfar Saba, 17.5% in Tel Aviv and 15% in Rishon LeTzion | According to the data of the 'DiffeRent' company, which monitors the rental market, 5-room apartments lead the trend of price increases | Davar Investigation

By David Twersky and Erez Raviv 0