Possible Sale of Arkia – Sharp Reaction from Histadrut
A sharp conflict is brewing around the possible sale of the airline Arkia. The General Federation of Labor, Histadrut, issued a stern warning amid reports of negotiations with a potential buyer who, it is claimed,…
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The potential sale of Arkia Airlines has triggered a sharp confrontation with Israel's largest labor federation, Histadrut, which issued a stern warning. The conflict centers on a reported buyer who intends to halt all Saturday and holiday flights, a move that would fundamentally alter the airline's operational character. The Transport Workers' Union has already acted, sending a letter to the controlling Nakash family urging them to weigh the deal's impact on employees, not just finances. The outcome will test how much organized labor can influence a private sale driven by religious observance considerations.