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Histadrut, AIG Insurers Declare Dispute Over Wages, AI Regulation

8/11/2026

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The Histadrut and AIG insurance workers’ committee declared a labor dispute at AIG.
Negotiations for a new collective agreement lasted nearly a year, ending without an accord.
A 15-day cooling-off period began to bridge gaps before possible labor action.
Workers cite strong Q1 2026 results as justification for higher wages.
They warn a pilot AI voice-agent could cut jobs, demanding AI regulation in the new collective agreement.

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Story summary

The Histadrut and AIG insurance workers’ committee declared a labor dispute at AIG.
Negotiations for a new collective agreement lasted nearly a year, ending without an accord.
A 15-day cooling-off period began to bridge gaps before possible labor action.
Workers cite strong Q1 2026 results as justification for higher wages.
They warn a pilot AI voice-agent could cut jobs, demanding AI regulation in the new collective agreement.