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How Palestinian resistance inspired a new generation of labor activism
Israel’s latest assault on Gaza has prompted US labor unions to mobilize at unprecedented levels, further establishing Palestinian rights as a core component of progressive politics.
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Alex Kane
August 31, 2021
WATCH: A report card for organized labor in Israel
Organized labor has seen a boost in Israel since the social protests of 2011. While companies’ profits have consistently risen, the real wages of workers have been static for nearly 15 years, explains Dr. Efraim Davidi.
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Photos of the week: Death in Jenin and dissent in Jerusalem
This week: Killings in Jenin followed by clashes in Jerusalem and the West Bank, housing and labor protests in Israel, refugee demonstrations in Europe, and a ‘price tag’ attack in Beit Hanina.
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Activestills
March 28, 2014
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Haaretz’s financial paper doesn’t hide its anti-union agenda
TheMarker journalists toy with statistics to reverse the correlation between cause and effect, portraying unions, once again, as protectors of the privileged. TheMarker, Haaretz’s economic supplement (which over the last several years has gained a life of its own), is at it again. A report and corresponding article (only the latter of which made it online in…
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Haggai Matar
November 15, 2013
WATCH: Palestinians workers attempt to unionize
Many Palestinians from the Occupied Teritories work under dangerous, unfair and illegal employment conditions. Workers at one Israeli-owned factory, however, grew tired of the conditions and decided to fight for their rights and to try and unionize. This is their story.
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Social TV
July 7, 2013
WATCH: Court rebukes state archeology body for labor abuse
When the Israel Antiquities Authority hired a manpower company to provide workers for its excavation sites, it ended up abusing the temporary workers’ rights by firing them after a number of months. The workers, however, went to court to demand they be hired as permanent employees — and won.
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Social TV
May 26, 2013
May Day: The revival of Israeli organized labor in the post-J14 era
Although many critics claim the J14 movement failed by not challenging the occupation or achieving sufficient results for Israeli workers and the middle class, a wave of revived labor organizing indicates new potential for worker power — a May Day update. One thing is certain: personally, it’s been a hell of a ride. About 18…
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Haggai Matar
May 1, 2013
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