Partner’s Workers’ Committee demands that the company’s management enter into immediate negotiations on the sale agreement and not wait for the completion of the transaction to transfer control of the company.
In light of the progress in the sale of control of Partner to the Gabay-Rodav-Phoenix Group and its approval by the court and the Competition Authority, the committee appealed to the company’s management to immediately open negotiations to regulate workers’ rights. Employees warn that within 10 days they will consider starting organizational steps if they do not enter into negotiations with them.
The employees raised a number of issues in the application, including a demand for a commitment to avoid efficiency measures that include layoffs for a period of 5 years, maintaining the company’s financial strength, including maintaining a debt-to-EBITDA ratio, presenting a buyers’ plan for developing the company and investing in its business. Employees on the Board of Directors and a discussion on salary promotions for the years 2023-2034.
Partner declined to comment.