General strike may be averted as Histadrut, gov’t move toward compromise

At least one Israeli newspaper is today optimistic about a possible deal between the Histadrut and the government that may avert a general strike in the public and private sectors this week.  Here is the report: Histadrut, Treasury near deal on new concessions (Globes) We’ll update this story as we get more information.  (There is nothing currently on the Histadrut website.)