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Starvation line exceeds minimum wage despite substantial increase

Starvation line exceeds minimum wage despite substantial increase

At the start of July, the minimum wage was increased from 8,500 to 11,400 lira. The starvation line has now exceeded the minimum wage.

Food poverty threshold further rises in Turkey, shows union survey

Food poverty threshold further rises in Turkey, shows union survey

In May, Türk-İş measured the starvation line at 10,362 lira and the poverty line at 33,752 lira.

Starvation line exceeds the minimum wage

Starvation line exceeds the minimum wage

A minimum wage (8,506 lira) does not cover the necessary monthly food expenditure (8,864 lira) for a family of four anymore, according to research by The Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ).

30 January 2023

Poverty line exceeds 25,000 lira

Poverty line exceeds 25,000 lira

For a family of four, the starvation line is estimated at 7,786 lira (403 Euro), and the poverty line is 25,365 lira (1,313 Euro) per month. A single's 'cost of living' is assessed at 10.171 lira (526 Euro) per month.

30 November 2022

Rising income inequality and wages closer to starvation line

Rising income inequality and wages closer to starvation line

The Türk-İş has released its Starvation and Poverty Line Survey for October.

28 October 2022

Türk-İş: Starvation, poverty lines increase in August

Türk-İş: Starvation, poverty lines increase in August

Prices of all grain products increased in Ankara this month, according to Türk-İş's monthly survey.

Starvation line tops the minimum wage by 675 lira in Turkey

Starvation line tops the minimum wage by 675 lira in Turkey

The ‘cost of living’ of a single employee has increased to 6,473 Turkish Lira (TRY), which is 2,200 TRY higher than the minimum wage.

Poverty line is almost 4 times the minimum wage in Turkey, finds confederation

Poverty line is almost 4 times the minimum wage in Turkey, finds confederation

According to the February 2022 data of the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (Türk-İş), the starvation line of a family of four is 4,522 Turkish Lira (TRY), which is 300 TRY more than the minimum wage in Turkey.

25 February 2022

Gap between starvation line and minimum wage has almost completely closed in Turkey

Gap between starvation line and minimum wage has almost completely closed in Turkey

According to the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (Türk-İş), the starvation line of a family of four is 4,249 lira and its poverty line is 13,843 lira in Turkey in January. The current minimum wage is 4,253 lira.

31 January 2022

Poverty line exceeds 10,000 lira in October

Poverty line exceeds 10,000 lira in October

Since the start of the year, the starvation line has increased by 442 lira and the poverty line has increased by 1,437 lira, according to Türk-İş.

27 October 2021

Gap between minimum wage, starvation line further increases in September

Gap between minimum wage, starvation line further increases in September

The "starvation line" for a family of four rose to 3,049 lira in September, according to the Türk-İş report.

27 September 2021

Poverty, starvation lines rise amid high food inflation

Poverty, starvation lines rise amid high food inflation

The starvation line was above the monthly wage in August, according to the Türk-İş.

Starvation, poverty lines keep increasing

TÜRK-İŞ

Starvation, poverty lines keep increasing

The minimum wage is under the starvation line in Turkey, according to Türk-İş figures.

Starvation line tops minimum wage in Turkey

Starvation line tops minimum wage in Turkey

The Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions has calculated the poverty and starvation lines in Turkey in May 2021. According to the confederation, the starvation line of a four-member family is 2,830 lira, while the minimum wage is 2,825 lira in the country.

Türk-İş: Starvation line, poverty line increased in April

Türk-İş: Starvation line, poverty line increased in April

Prices of meat, butter and sunflower oil increased this month, the survey shows.

Türk-İş: Starvation line increased by 2.5 percent from last month

Türk-İş: Starvation line increased by 2.5 percent from last month

For a family of four, the starvation line was 2,719 lira and the poverty line was 8,568 lira.

26 February 2021

Poverty line is 3.5 times the minimum wage in Turkey, shows study

Poverty line is 3.5 times the minimum wage in Turkey, shows study

A recent study by the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ) has shown that the minimum amount of money necessary for the food expenses of a four-member family (starvation line) has increased to 2,516 lira (approx. 320 USD).

26 November 2020

Unions object to bill partially abolishing right to severance pay

JOINT STATEMENT BY THREE CONFEDERATIONS

Unions object to bill partially abolishing right to severance pay

If the bill is passed, employees between the ages of 25 and 50 will not be able to benefit from severance pay and notice pay.

5 November 2020

Türk-İş: Starvation, poverty lines slightly drop in July

Türk-İş: Starvation, poverty lines slightly drop in July

For a four-member family, the starvation line was 2,406 lira and the poverty line was 7,838 lira, the survey has found.

Türk-İş: Starvation Line of a Family of Four Exceeds Minimum Wage

Türk-İş: Starvation Line of a Family of Four Exceeds Minimum Wage

For a four-member family, the starvation line is 2,438 lira and the poverty line is 7,942 lira, the survey has found.

'Poverty Line' and Food Prices Increase Amid Pandemic

'Poverty Line' and Food Prices Increase Amid Pandemic

The Türk-İş union confederation has released its "Monthly Starvation and Poverty Line Survey."

Türk-İş: Starvation Line 2,219 Lira, Poverty Line 7,229 Lira in January

Türk-İş: Starvation Line 2,219 Lira, Poverty Line 7,229 Lira in January

The monthly "living cost" of a single, childless person is 2,698 lira, according to the Türk-İş survey.

28 January 2020

Union Chair Forgets to Turn Microphone Off: 'If This Took Longer, We Would Mess Up'

Union Chair Forgets to Turn Microphone Off: 'If This Took Longer, We Would Mess Up'

After accepting the government's offer for a lower increase in salaries, Türk-İş Chair Atalay said to Labor Minister, "If this takes longer, we will mess up. At least this way, I finished it."

Government and TÜRK-İŞ Confederation Agree on Collective Labor Agreement

Government and TÜRK-İŞ Confederation Agree on Collective Labor Agreement

According to the 2019 Public Sector Collective Labor Agreement, the workers earning less than 3,500 TRY a month will receive 150 TRY as bonification and a wage increase of 8+4 percent will be applied to all workers in first and second halves of 2019.

May 1 in Ankara: 4,500 Police Officers on Duty, Streets Closed

May 1 in Ankara: 4,500 Police Officers on Duty, Streets Closed

May 1 celebrations in Ankara will be held on Tandoğan Square by the Confederation of Trade Unions of Turkey and on Kolej Square by Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey as well as Confederation of Public Laborer's Unions.

Minimum Wage below Poverty Line

Minimum Wage below Poverty Line

The minimum wage will be increased by 29 Lira in July. According to a report of the labour unions confederation Türk-İş, even after the raise the minimum wage will still fall 219,23 short of the poverty line.

28 June 2011 Ayça Söylemez

"Confederations Evaded Opportunity of Labourers"

26 MAY PROTEST ACTION

"Confederations Evaded Opportunity of Labourers"

Only KESK decided to go on strike after four labour union confederations had previously decided for a general action on 26 May. Assoc. Prof. Dr Mütfüoğlu talked to bianet about a necessary new approach of the unions.

26 May 2010 Tolga Korkut

Poverty Line Increased, Minimum Wage Dramatically Low

Poverty Line Increased, Minimum Wage Dramatically Low

A study carried out by Türk-İş revealed that the current minimum monthly wage equals the amount a family of four needs for six days lead under humane living conditions. Both the poverty line and the "starvation line" have increased compared with last year's figures.

26 March 2010 Tolga Korkut

Tekel Workers Have Final Say for End of Resistance

TEKEL RESISTANCE

Tekel Workers Have Final Say for End of Resistance

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 as a success.

24 February 2010 Tolga Korkut

"World-wide Action" for TEKEL Workers

TEKEL RESISTANCE

"World-wide Action" for TEKEL Workers

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 Confederation urged the government to start talks on transferring the workers under protection of their rights immediately.

16 February 2010 Tolga Korkut,Ece Yıldız

Prime Minister Erdoğan Meets with Union Confederation

Prime Minister Erdoğan Meets with Union Confederation

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 relevant measures elapsed on 26 January.

27 January 2010 Tolga Korkut

Confederation of Labour Unions: No Reason to Celebrate in 2009

TÜRK-İŞ: 2009 REVIEW

Confederation of Labour Unions: No Reason to Celebrate in 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 their rights. The confederation announced continuous and extended protest actions for 2010.

31 December 2009 Bawer Çakır

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