reports in ECONOMY - LABOR category

'I was already hungry': Private school teachers continue hunger strike in Ankara

'I was already hungry': Private school teachers continue hunger strike in Ankara

"The lowest rent in İstanbul right now is 35,000 to 40,000 liras. Despite being senior, I receive a salary of 40,000 liras. I have no space left to live. I cannot survive without the support of my family or my circle, or without finding additional work or private tutoring."

Today 13:51 Nalin Öztekin

Explosion in Kütahya metal factory severely injures worker

Explosion in Kütahya metal factory severely injures worker

The worker remains in life-threatening condition after suffering severe burns.

Private school teachers launch hunger strike demanding equal rights in Ankara

Private school teachers launch hunger strike demanding equal rights in Ankara

Dozens of teachers were detained in two days of protests against lower payments and poor working conditions compared to public school teachers.

Edirne miners lock themselves 1,200 meters underground demanding unpaid wages

Edirne miners lock themselves 1,200 meters underground demanding unpaid wages

Gunfire was heard at the mining site as union members and workers' families were supporting the protest above the ground.

At least 212 workers killed on the job in May

At least 212 workers killed on the job in May

Among the killed workers was a child intern enrolled in a vocational education program, which İSİG describes as "a mechanism financed by public resources to provide low-cost or free child labor to employers."

Nearly 2,000 miners laid off after privatization of Manisa coal mine

Nearly 2,000 miners laid off after privatization of Manisa coal mine

The union organized at the state-owned mining company remains silent despite previously vowing to take action.

Summer is 'job-hunting season' rather than vacation for private school teachers

Summer is 'job-hunting season' rather than vacation for private school teachers

Private school teachers face severe precarity, detailing uncompensated labor, low wages, and fixed-term contracts that leave them unemployed during the summer months.

8 June 2026 Nalin Öztekin

İstanbul Italian High School teachers end four-month strike with victory

İstanbul Italian High School teachers end four-month strike with victory

Local teachers went on strike because they were paid several times less than their Italian colleagues and subjected to poorer working conditions.

Doruk Madencilik miners receive all unpaid dues after resuming protest

Doruk Madencilik miners receive all unpaid dues after resuming protest

The miners had resumed their protest on Jun 1, accusing the company of failing to keep its promise despite the guarantees provided by the ministries.

Potato production hit by rising input costs

Potato production hit by rising input costs

A farmer in Afyonkarahisar said many producers had their farming equipment seized due to their inability to pay their debt.

Poverty threshold exceeds four minimum wages in May

Poverty threshold exceeds four minimum wages in May

Living costs continue to increase, Türk-İş warns.

Doruk Madencilik miners resume protest after not getting paid despite guarantees

Doruk Madencilik miners resume protest after not getting paid despite guarantees

The workers say they won't return until they receive their payments.

Court rules after-hours WhatsApp messages qualify for overtime pay

Court rules after-hours WhatsApp messages qualify for overtime pay

Digital records have increasingly become the subject of lawsuits in labor courts since the pandemic, as remote work has become more common.

Worker killed in collapse at unlicensed mine in Zonguldak

Worker killed in collapse at unlicensed mine in Zonguldak

The mine was previously and shut down by authorities.

Turkey ranks fourth globally in food inflation

Turkey ranks fourth globally in food inflation

Turkey ranks second only to Iran among its neighbors and has a food inflation rate 14 times higher than the EU average.

15 May 2026 Hikmet Adal

Turkey posts highest current account deficit in three years in March

Turkey posts highest current account deficit in three years in March

The Central Bank recorded a current account deficit of 9.67 billion US dollars in March. Excluding gold and energy, the current account deficit stood at 3.89 billion dollars.

Union leader Mehmet Türkmen acquitted after 58 days in detention

Union leader Mehmet Türkmen acquitted after 58 days in detention

Türkmen stood trial for "spreading disinformation" after he was detained due to his activities during a strike at an Antep carpet factory.

Pensioner poverty in Turkey: 9 out of 10 say need to work to stay afloat

Pensioner poverty in Turkey: 9 out of 10 say need to work to stay afloat

A new report highlights that retirement has transformed from a period of rest into a phase of continued labor and financial precariousness.

Number of registered farmers further decreases, MP warns

Number of registered farmers further decreases, MP warns

Farmers' inability to repay debts has created a barrier to accessing new loans, says Gürer.

More than six workers killed on the job every day in April

More than six workers killed on the job every day in April

The highest number of fatalities were recorded in the construction sector while deaths in the agricultural sector nearly doubled.

Turkey's inflation in first four months nearly hits year-end target

Turkey's inflation in first four months nearly hits year-end target

The annual inflation rate was over 32% in April, with substantial monthly increases recorded in housing and transportation Amid Hormuz deadlock.

Evrim Kepenek & Vecih Cuzdan

May Day in İstanbul: Hundreds detained in Taksim, crowds gather in its shadow in Kadıköy

May Day in İstanbul: Hundreds detained in Taksim, crowds gather in its shadow in Kadıköy

A few hundred people attempted to break a massive blockade around Taksim, and nearly all of them were detained. While a large crowd gathered in Kadıköy, the atmosphere lacked a corresponding level of enthusiasm.

1 May 2026 Evrim Kepenek,Vecih Cuzdan

Major roads, public transit hubs to close in İstanbul for May Day

Major roads, public transit hubs to close in İstanbul for May Day

The restrictions in İstanbul will affect the districts of Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, Şişli and Fatih.

Unemployment rate falls to 8.1% while underemployment rises in March

Unemployment rate falls to 8.1% while underemployment rises in March

The labor underutilization rate, which includes time-related underemployment, the potential labor force, and the unemployed, rose by 1.6 percentage points to 31.5%.

Miners end hunger strike in Ankara after ministries step in as guarantors

Miners end hunger strike in Ankara after ministries step in as guarantors

The workers have been protesting since Apr 12 for their unpaid rights.

Police detain union leaders as miners' protest continue in Ankara

Police detain union leaders as miners' protest continue in Ankara

The workers continue their protest on the 16th day as the company pays out only a small fraction of their outstanding wages.

Central Bank keeps interest rate constant

Central Bank keeps interest rate constant

The decision was in line with the expectations of economists amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Over 100 miners detained after march to Ankara over unpaid wages

Over 100 miners detained after march to Ankara over unpaid wages

“They have developed a slave-like working regime unique to themselves,” said a union lawyer.

Union leader Başaran Aksu released after five days under arrest

Union leader Başaran Aksu released after five days under arrest

Aksu was arrested due to a post criticizing the arrest of an environmental activist.

İrfan Kovankaya

Textile workers in Turkey fight poor labor conditions in a declining industry

Textile workers in Turkey fight poor labor conditions in a declining industry

Labor organizers and legal experts highlight a systemic lack of safety and legal protection for employees facing mandatory overtime, mass layoffs, and workplace fatalities in a sector increasingly moving production abroad.

15 April 2026 Irfan Kovankaya

At least 148 workers killed on the job in March

At least 148 workers killed on the job in March

Among those who died this month, 16 were women, 15 were migrants, and eight were child or young workers, according to İSİG.

Reports: Fuel prices in Turkey expected to drop by up to 17% following ceasefire

Reports: Fuel prices in Turkey expected to drop by up to 17% following ceasefire

Diesel prices have increased more than 35% since the start of the war.

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