Israeli NGOs Express Solidarity with, Condemn Attacks vs. Al-Haq

Several Israeli human rights based NGOs have condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the ongoing anonymous attacks against Palestinian human rights organizations, and most recently against Al-Haq. In a statement issued by the organizations they declared: “We express our solidarity with our Palestinian counterparts. Al-Haq has indeed been faced with increasing pressure, which started with…

Thai agricultural worker in Israel (Photo: Activestills)

Students participating in international agriculture study programs are working as migrants laborers

Kav LaOved estimates that in Israel there are between 4,000-5,500 migrant workers from various countries that are employed in the agriculture industry but who were ostensibly brought to Israel as students participating in international agriculture study programs that circumvent bilateral agreements such as the agreement between Israel and Thailand. Participants are required to pay high…

May Day 2014 in Tel-Aviv: Raise the minimum wage to 30 shekels an hour (Photo: Galit)

Worker exploitation: How the state supports businesses

More than 120 years have passed since May Day was first celebrated as the workers’ struggle day. Despite significant progress that has been made in the past century, such as the inclusion of workers’ rights into the public discourse and protests, and progressive labor law legislation, many employers continue to overwork and underpay their workers,…