Alongside head of business umbrella group, Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David gives 'full support' for deal based on President Herzog's as-yet-unrevealed proposals

Agreement announced by Finance Minister Smotrch and Histadrut chief Arnon Bar-David is first salary adjustment since 2015

Legislation would strip protections from workers who walk out in solidarity with other unions, preventing Histadrut from joining protests against judicial overhaul

President will meet first with far-right factions according to schedule that starts with smallest parties and works up to the largest; Gantz and Liberman won't recommend Lapid

Police say the accused sent 'hundreds of thousands' of fraudulent text messages to labor federation members with aim of overwhelming opponent's phone lines

Labor federation will send operatives to shopping centers to guide consumers to cheaper products; billboards go up spreading message; 'We're only just starting,' group's chief says

Arnon Bar-David says import giants Diplomat, Kimberly Clark and Schestowitz are 'taking advantage of the political chaos' and 'abusing' the public

Alongside pay raise, pilots agree to prepare for resumption of long-haul flights later this year; dispute saw pilots call in sick, causing flights to be canceled

Histadrut leader's warning of broad work stoppage comes after doctors declare two-day strike over physician who was attacked and wounded

Details of deal, which will include a wage hike, to be finalized in coming days; staff to go back to work as soon as possible, union says