While the high-tech industry is in turmoil, SAP employees proved it can be done differently

Amid the wave of layoffs in high-tech, SAP Israel employees, unionized under the Histadrut, achieved a decisive victory against management that tried to cancel collective agreements. The new agreement limits the quota of layoffs and requires offering voluntary retirement packages first.

Amid the wave of layoffs in the high-tech industry, reflected this week in Monday.com's announcement of a 20% global workforce reduction, SAP Israel employees, unionized under the Histadrut, achieved a significant victory. Management attempted to unilaterally cancel collective agreements but faced legal opposition and determined employee resistance. The new agreement ratified previous agreements, limits the layoff quota, and requires offering voluntary retirement packages under favorable terms before any layoffs. The victory demonstrates the power of unionized workers in the high-tech sector.