Arnon Bar-David, chairman of the Histadrut labor federation, is reportedly working to oust Alexandra Krushinsky, chair of the Academic Workers Union, according to Channel 14. Krushinsky claims that the move reflects a culture of silencing and fear within the union, where those who do not align with Bar-David's wishes are dismissed. Bar-David is already under criminal investigation, as The Zioneer has previously reported.
The Histadrut labor federation's internal tensions have escalated, with Channel 14 reporting that chairman Arnon Bar-David is working to oust Alexandra Krushinsky, chair of the Academic Workers Union. Krushinsky, a vocal critic of Bar-David's leadership, told the channel that the union has become a 'culture of silencing and fear,' where dissenters are pushed out.
Bar-David, who has led the Histadrut since 2022, is already under criminal investigation (The Zioneer, June 21). The probe and the latest ouster attempt have deepened divisions within the labor federation, with some local workers' committees reportedly distancing themselves from the central leadership.
The Academic Workers Union represents faculty and researchers at Israeli universities. Krushinsky's ouster, if carried out, would mark a significant shift in the union's leadership and could further strain relations between the Histadrut and academic institutions.
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