Labor

Likud MK Eliyahu Ravivo to sue state over lack of foreign worker documentation

Ravivo asked the housing and foreign ministries to examine whether there was an obstacle to transferring workers' documents from abroad to the Special Committee for Foreign Workers.

Meretz, Labor Party sign agreement to merge parties under new party name 'The Democrats'

The parties noted that the move was historic as it was not a technical bloc, but rather the formation of one large and united party.

Ben-Gvir demands attorney general probe Golan following calls for reservist disobedience

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir demanded an investigation against Labor Party Chairman Yair Golan for incitement, urging immediate action from Attorney General Baharav-Miara due to wartime severi

  Former Meretz MK Yair Golan

Israeli parties should follow Labor’s example and set primaries for new leaders

The Labor Party's primary race saw Yair Golan elected leader with 95.15% of the vote, pledging to unite left-wing parties and strengthen Israeli democracy.

What is robophobia - and how is it affecting the hotel and restaurant industries?

With restrictions on Palestinian workers coming to Israel for employment and the reluctance of foreign workers to go during a war.

Bert Pogrebin, attorney and partner to leading feminist Letty Cottin Pogrebin, dies at 89

Bert and Letty Pogrebin's 60-year marriage embodied support, impactful careers, and family devotion. Bert, a renowned labor lawyer, passed away at 89, leaving a legacy of integrity.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
02/04/2024

Labor MKs Kariv, Lazimi endorse Yair Golan to lead party

Golan previously served as a member of the Knesset within Meretz. He ran for leadership of Meretz ahead of the November 2022 election and lost to Zehava Galon.

Labor court judge weakens whistleblower protection law

Whistleblower's lawsuit leads to court ruling disallowing reassignment orders; appeal claims ruling undermines law.

By BINI ASHKENAZI
06/03/2024

Former finance minister Avraham ‘Beiga’ Shochat dies at 87

One of the last pillars of Rabin, Peres, and Barak's Labor party, Avraham 'Beigele' Shochat, passes at the age of 87.

 Prof. David Libai seen on June 10, 2012

Former Israeli justice minister David Libai passes away at 89

Justice Minister Yariv Levin mourned Libai's death on Sunday: "Libai initiated throughout the years many laws that came to shape the Israeli rule of law."

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