Histadrut declares labor dispute at Arkia Airlines over unilateral cuts

Israel's Histadrut labor federation declared a labor dispute at Arkia Airlines, accusing owners of advancing efficiency measures and workforce reductions without employee dialogue. The union warned of potential insolvency and said a sale deal is stalled for unclear reasons.

The Transport Workers Union within the Histadrut declared a labor dispute at Arkia Airlines today (Thursday). The Histadrut claims that the company's owners are advancing unilateral measures, including efficiency and workforce reductions, without dialogue with the workers' representatives. The Histadrut's letter states that management's actions have significant implications for the workers' future, working conditions, and rights, and that there is concern the company is heading toward insolvency. It was further reported that an advanced sale deal exists that could assist the company, but Arkia's owners are not promoting it for reasons that are unclear to the workers. The article does not include a response from Arkia's management.