Travel Alert: General Strike Threatened for Israel
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Histadrut Labor Federation, Israel’s largest trade union, has threatened to stage a general strike beginning Februrary 8 unless it reaches an agreement with the government over the status of subcontracted workers. Discussions between the union and the finance ministry are ongoing. It is unclear how long the strike might last if no agreement is reached or no court order issued to end it. If the strike occurs, it will be broad in scope and will likely have substantial impact on the transportation sector. Travelers are encouraged to confirm all transportation arrangements before travel. For more information, read news coverage.