Disruptions in Public Transport in Israel: Thousands of Bus Drivers Move Toward a Strike

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The Transport Workers Union of the Histadrut declared a labor dispute at the Dan company, which will apply to some 2,300 drivers. According to the union, management is advancing the hiring of hundreds of drivers employed through a contractor, under employment terms different from those of the existing drivers, without agreement with employee representatives.

The Histadrut claims the move will create gaps in employment terms between drivers performing identical work, and accuses management also of foot-dragging in negotiations on the disciplinary issue. Dan stated that it will act immediately through the court to halt the move.

The Histadrut announced that if no agreements are reached, the employees will be able to begin a strike within two weeks.