Israel's labor federation launches nationwide strikeFebruary 8, 2012 - 10:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel's labor federation has launched a nationwide strike for the first time in five years, designed to shut down national and local government offices, banks, the stock exchange, rail service and seaports, AP reported. The call for an open-ended strike is expected to draw a strong response. Ben-Gurion International Airport is to be on strike until noon on Wednesday, Feb 8. Union leaders are protesting the widespread use of contract workers who earn less than workers who are directly employed. Contract workers also do not enjoy the same benefits as regular employees. Last-ditch talks overnight between the finance ministry and the Histadrut labor federation did not produce a breakthrough. The Israeli Chambers of Commerce says the strike would cost the economy $100 million a day. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |