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Court rules in favor of Sputnik journalist fired for union activity

Court rules in favor of Sputnik journalist fired for union activity

Twenty-four Sputnik journalists in İstanbul were dismissed after they announced a strike demanding better wages.

24 November 2023

Sputnik Turkey journalists continue strike on ninth day

Sputnik Turkey journalists continue strike on ninth day

Just before the strike commenced, Sputnik fired 24 unionized employees. The journalists now demand both reinstatement and a collective bargaining agreement.

25 August 2023 Hikmet Adal,Dilek Sarıgül

Sputnik Turkey journalists go on strike

Sputnik Turkey journalists go on strike

After the union announced its intention to launch a strike, Sputnik Turkey had dismissed 24 unionized employees.

Journalists' Union demonstrates in front of Sputnik Turkey

Journalists' Union demonstrates in front of Sputnik Turkey

Sputnik Turkey employer, who left the collective negotiation table without making an offer, laid off 24 journalists after their union, TGS took a decision to strike. Demonstrating in front of the Sputnik office in Istanbul's Taksim Square, TGS announced that they want to show everyone that there are laws in Turkey protecting the labor rights.

Sputnik lays off 23 unionized employees after decision for strike action

Sputnik lays off 23 unionized employees after decision for strike action

Atilla Güner, the presenter of the "Evening News" on Radio Sputnik, also announced that he was dismissed due to "downsizing." "Many union members are being laid off at the moment," Güner said.

Sputnik employees will go on strike

Sputnik employees will go on strike

The Journalists Union of Turkey has decided to go on strike at Sputnik in the following days if they are not able to reach an agreement with the employer of the agency.

24 July 2023 Hikmet Adal

'The first casualty of war is the truth, we journalists side with peace, not war'

JOURNALISTS' UNION OF TURKEY

'The first casualty of war is the truth, we journalists side with peace, not war'

The TGS has released a statement about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and criticized Twitter for profiling the employees of Russia-based Sputnik news website. The union has also requested that peace be established as soon as possible.

Sputnik Journalists 'Threatened' After Brief Detention over 'Stolen Province' Article

Sputnik Journalists 'Threatened' After Brief Detention over 'Stolen Province' Article

A group of people gathered outside the homes of reporters and threataned them, Sputnik said, questioning how they found the addresses.

Russia: Sputnik Reporter Being Denied Entry to Turkey Proves Oppression on Press

Russia: Sputnik Reporter Being Denied Entry to Turkey Proves Oppression on Press

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Zaharova has expressed that Sputnik Turkey Director being denied entry to Turkey was an attest to the oppression against press in Turkey.

“Press Freedom Cannot Be Spoken of in Turkey”

SPUTNIK'S EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SIMONYAN HAS SPOKEN

“Press Freedom Cannot Be Spoken of in Turkey”

Editor-in-Chief of Sputnik, which has been blocked by communications presidency, Simonyan has said it is no longer possible to talk about freedom of the press in Turkey.