Nepali Caregivers in Israel Seek Contract Extension Amidst Positive Feedback
Summary
Nepali caregivers in Israel are seeking an extension of their work visas and contracts, saying Israeli employers and beneficiaries want them to stay because of their experience and service. They have urged the governments of Nepal and Israel to make a special legal arrangement for continued employment.
Key Points
- Nepali caregivers in Israel say their fixed-term contracts are ending even though employers and elderly beneficiaries want them to remain.
- The workers argue that their experience with the language, care system, and local needs cannot be quickly replaced by new recruits.
- They have asked the governments of Nepal and Israel to hold diplomatic and labor talks to allow legal contract and visa extensions.
- The appeal says experienced Nepali caregivers have helped build a strong reputation for Nepali workers in Israel's elderly care sector.
