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ADL and JCPA diverge over teachers union, exposing a divide over how to fight antisemitism
The unusual public dispute between the Jewish Council of Public Affairs and the Anti-Defamation League brought to the fore a tension over how to fight antisemitism within schools and unions.
Labor court blocks Walla layoffs, overhaul pending talks with journalists’ union
Largest US teachers' union under investigation for antisemitic discrimination
Outgoing Colombian president claims Israel fixed elections after losing to right-wing candidate
Hollywood to grind to a halt as actors join writers on picket lines
The strike comes as actors grow increasingly worried that their digital images will be used without their permission or proper compensation.
Israeli screenwriters union supports striking Writers Guild of America
The Screenwriters Guild of Israel (SGI) is urging its members not to cross the virtual WGA picket line and “scab” for Hollywood studios
Israel Teachers' Union announces nationwide strike for April 30
This decision, according to the union, came after the finance and education ministries did not meet their requirements after a year of "fruitless negotiations."
Law to curb worker union's power linked to judicial reform, Rothman says
The bill proposes giving the Knesset power to shut down a protest for 30 days, which can then be repeated.
Iranians go on strike across country as Student Day protests begin
Student Day commemorates the murder of three students by the Shah's police force in 1953.
Back to school in Israel: 2.5 million children enter their new classrooms
Israeli Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman visited educational institutions close to the Gaza Strip in honor of the start of the new school year.
Israelis are going back to school: Teachers, gov't reach last-minute agreement
The new agreement will see new teachers paid NIS 9,000 * High schools will open as well on Thursday
Teachers, gov't continue talks as start of school year remains unclear
Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton said she was optimistic that an agreement could be reached.
Will schools open on time? Likely not - opinion
It is immoral for teachers to strike, except in very rare situations. The right thing to do in the current constellation is for the teachers to sign a short-term agreement.
Israel's Teachers Union's acts are completely unjustified - opinion
It remains to be seen whether an agreement between the teachers unions and the Finance Ministry, with the Education Ministry attempting at mediation, will be reached before September 1.
