Two labor laws currently under consideration by the Israeli government are being strongly opposed by the nation's high-tech sector, and the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce. The first proposal would subject employers to fines for deliberately keeping out labor representatives, the second would force employers to enter into labor negotiations if at least of 1/3 employees were pro-union. Two-thirds of Israel's private sector remains non-unionized, including most high-tech businesses, and multinationals. These sectors fear that the new laws would make them less competitive, and drive away foreign investments. Tech entrepreneur Giora Yoran argues that labor unions are needed in such an advanced and highly-skilled industry.
See "Labor laws raise alarm in hi-tech", Sharon Wrobel, Jerusalem Post, July 9, 2009