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Bnei Brak Strike: Kindergarten Dispute Escalates Between Union and Municipality
Tensions between the Bnei Brak municipal workers' union and city leadership have intensified regarding kindergarten working conditions. The union announced a warning strike involving a delayed opening, prompting sharp disagreements over wage security and substitute staffing policies. While the union head accused the municipality of exerting pressure and failing to protect educators, city officials rejected these claims. The administration insists that children's education remains a priority, substitute systems function properly, and workers' salaries are fully protected amidst required budgetary adjustments.