208 news in the category "Labor" ordered by date
Unemployment Increased to 14 Percent in 2009 [04 March 2010]
The Turkish Statistical Institute announced the official unemployment figures for 2009. With almost 3.5 million jobless people 14 percent of the population is out of work. ...»
State Council Decision in Favour of Tekel Workers [03 March 2010]
TekGıda-İş decided that the Tekel workers should strike the tent in Ankara. Union President Türkel announced a 1,000 people meeting at Türk-İş for 1 April. He ...»
Mining Explosion: Four Arrests in Company [26 February 2010]
Following a deadly explosion in the Dursunbey mine in Balıkesir, the owner of the mine, Ortaköylü, and three other representatives of the company have been arrested. ...»
"Obvious Negligence" in Mine Explosion that Killed 13 Workers [25 February 2010]
According to mining trade unionist Görgün, it is clear that there were faults with the mine's air ventilation, early warning system and auditing. Thirteen miners died ...»
Tekel Workers Have Final Say for End of Resistance [24 February 2010]
Four labour unions confederations announced their joint decision to end the resistance in case the Tekel workers decide not to continue. The confederations consider the resistance ...»
"World-wide Action" for TEKEL Workers [16 February 2010]
The International Unions Confederation, umbrella organization of unions in 155 countries, will organize a world-wide action for the rights of Turkish Tekel workers. The Europe Unions ...»
More than 50 Percent of Women Work off the Record [10 February 2010]
Women's unemployment was discussed at the "EU Accession Process and Women's Employment" conference held in Diyarbakır. A crucial reason for the high women's unemployment rate in ...»
Turkey on the Streets for Tekel Workers [05 February 2010]
Tens of thousands of people used their right not to work for one day and supported the struggle of the Tekel workers in a general strike. ...»
Millions of People Stop Work for Tekel Workers [04 February 2010]
Millions of members of six union confederations join the general strike to support Tekel workers in their struggle for job security and take action against the ...»
"General Action" of Tekel Workers on 4 February [03 February 2010]
The six trade union confederations representing the interests of the Tekel workers in Ankara decided to go for a "general action" on 4 February. The decision ...»
"General Action" of Tekel Workers on 4 February [03 February 2010]
The six trade union confederations representing the interests of the Tekel workers in Ankara decided to go for a "general action" on 4 February. The decision ...»
Minister Yazıcı Holds on to Disadvantageous 4C Regulation [01 February 2010]
Prime Minister Erdoğan assigned a group of ministers to study all possibilities within the 4C regulations for all workers. As far as the resisting Tekel workers ...»
Prime Minister Erdoğan Meets with Union Confederation [27 January 2010]
Prime Minister Erdoğan invited Türk-İş President Kumlu for talks regarding the Tekel workers on 28 January. The time limit given by six union confederations to take ...»
Will Hunger Strike of Tekel Workers Lead to General Strike? [22 January 2010]
Worker Yaşar from the Tek Gıda-İş union: "The workers expect the confederations to put a general strike on the agenda. There is no area left that ...»
Municipalities Protect Women with Collective Labour Agreement [21 January 2010]
Implementing the collective labour agreement, a Diyarbakır municipality employee had to pay half of his salary to his wife because of violence imposed to his family. ...»
Government Gives "Improved" Slavery a Second Try [20 January 2010]
Vetoed by the President, opposed by the unions: the revised bill on leased labour sneaked into the parliament again. The draft law enables private employment offices ...»
Tekel Workers Crack Heads of Union Confederation for General Strike [18 January 2010]
Thousands of Tekel workers called for a general strike in Ankara after another protest march on Suday. The workers occupied the Türk-İş building after the unions ...»
TEKEL Workers Determined to Continue Action [08 January 2010]
TEKEL workers decided to carry on with their protest actions for the protection of personal employers rights started 25 days ago. The ballot was decided in ...»
Ballot for TEKEL Workers - End of Resistance? [06 January 2010]
12,000 TEKEL workers are going to vote for the continuation or the end of their resistance taken up 23 days ago in Ankara. Amaç from the ...»
Confederation of Labour Unions: No Reason to Celebrate in 2009 [31 December 2009]
According to the Turkish Confederation of Labour Unions, 2009 was once more characterized by labour rights violations, extortion of rights and police interventions against workers seeking ...»
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