Turkey remains among 10 worst countries for workers' rights

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According to the recently released Global Rights Index by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Turkey has once again found itself among the ten worst countries in the world in terms of workers' rights.

The section dedicated to Turkey in the index report highlights the rampant repression of strikes, the arbitrary arrests of trade unionists, and the systematic union busting employed by employers.

It states, "Throughout 2023, workers' freedoms and rights were relentlessly attacked, with law enforcement cracking down on protests and trade union leaders facing unjust arrests.

"Moreover, employers continued their systematic efforts to undermine unions by systematically terminating workers who attempted to organize."

In the list of 148 countries, the ten worst countries for workers' rights include Bangladesh, Belarus, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Guatemala, Myanmar, Tunisia, the Philippines, and Turkey. Turkey's consistent inclusion in this ranking underscores the ongoing challenges faced by workers in the country. (VK)