Agreement signed to improve working conditions in airport security

The General Federation of Trade Unions (Histadrut) and the Israel Airports Authority have signed a new collective bargaining agreement that will improve working conditions for security personnel at airports and border crossings.

The agreement will be valid until 2027 and will also apply to temporary workers.

The agreement provides for an increase in basic salary and an increase in monthly payments. In addition, all employees will receive a one-time payment of NIS 6,000.

Bonuses are also provided for not missing work and for carrying weapons. The workers of the Allenby border crossing will receive an additional bonus.

After two years of work, all security service employees will be entitled to contributions to the advanced training fund in the amount of 7.5% of their salary.