06.22.2023 Memories, Heroism, and Passion for Life: Ma’apilim of the Ship ‘Hatikva’ Reunite 76 Years Later The overcrowding, the dirt, and the fear of being caught - dozens of immigrants who sailed on the rescue ship ‘Hatikva’ in 1947 held a conference this May and shared their stories | "The nation of Israel still lives," said Mori Greenfeld, 96, who served on the ship as second officer, at the conference, "It is very moving to be here 76 years later" By Nizzan Zvi Cohen
06.18.2023 US Vice President to Histadrut Chairman: "Thank You for What You Do for Israel" Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David meets with senior White House officials during first visit to US | Bar-David: "I found a listening ear and tremendous appreciation for our activities" By Nizzan Zvi Cohen
06.17.2023 Israeli Filmmakers Demonstrate in Support of Hollywood Screenwriters' Strike Screenwriters’ unions from 35 countries take part in international day of solidarity | 11,000 Hollywood screenwriters have been on strike for 45 days demanding the signing of a new collective agreement By Nizzan Zvi Cohen
06.17.2023 Histadrut Chair at Economic Conference: “The Focus on Judicial Reform Is Hurting Israeli Society and the Economy” At a conference in Jerusalem last month, Arnon Bar-David sharply criticized the judicial reforms from an economic perspective: “You don't break up the country and harm the economy over the issue of the appointment of two judges. We must move the economy forward”
06.16.2023 UN Secretary-General, 17 Heads of State Attend ILO’s World of Work Summit The two-day summit, held as part of the International Labour Organization’s 111th annual conference in Geneva, will discuss strategies for promoting social justice, reducing socioeconomic inequality and ending labor exploitation | UN Secretary-General António Guterres: "We must prepare now to meet the needs of a changing world of work" By Maya Ronen
06.15.2023 Protests Against Funds for Haredim Miss the Real Drama Behind the Budget The public debate about discretionary funds directed towards the Haredi sector is important, but the way it is being conducted skews the facts | Protesters should focus their attention on the limited scope of the budget By Asaf Zvi