The Histadrut labor union announced it will act to thwart the acquisition of Israeli airline Arkia by American Haredi entrepreneur Ezra Unger, warning that the deal could halt Shabbat and holiday operations and harm employees' job security, according to TheMarker.
The Histadrut's move escalates the battle over Arkia's future. As The Zioneer reported earlier this month, Unger — a Brooklyn-based Chassidic real estate developer — was in advanced talks to acquire the airline from the Nakash family. Arkia subsequently clarified it would continue Shabbat operations. Now the labor federation has publicly opposed the deal, citing the risk of a halt to weekend and holiday service and the threat to workers' conditions. The deal is not yet final, and the Histadrut's stance could complicate or block it.
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