The right to work and to decent working conditions is one of the most basic human rights, and is recognized in a number of international treaties. In recent years a worrying trend of infringement of the rights of workers and of those seeking work has intensified; as a result, many people in Israel, especially those belonging to the weakest sectors of society, are unable to exercise their right to work in dignity. ACRI has prioritized the area of workers’ rights and the rights of those seeking work, and seeks to place this issue high on the public agenda.
Photo by: Sarit Eliya
Resources on Workers’ Rights:
Responding to ACRI Appeal, State Doesn’t Renew Detrimental Welfare-to-Work Plan, April 2010
Problematic Welfare-to-Work ‘Wisconsin Plan’ will not be Expanded, July 2009
May 1 Educational Kits Highlight Rights of Workers, May 2009
Human Rights Groups to Finance Minister: Don’t Expand Wisconsin Plan, April 2009
State Pledges to Cease Age Discrimination against Job-Seekers, Following ACRI Petition, April 2008
ACRI Brings About Precedent-Setting Ruling with Cancellation of Loss Tender, April 2008
Forum for Enforcing Labor Rights, Summary of Activities for 2007
ACRI Challenges “Loss Tender” for Subcontracted Security Guards, May 2007
