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‘Legislation Should be Put into Effect, Inspections Should be Effectively Conducted’

‘Legislation Should be Put into Effect, Inspections Should be Effectively Conducted’

While HDP MP Günay has requested a parliamentary investigation into child labor, HDP MP Gergerlioğlu has shared statistics on the issue at Parliament. Main opposition CHP MP Tanrıkulu has also released a statement regarding child labor.

At Least 26 Child Workers Lose Their Lives in the First Five Months of 2019

At Least 26 Child Workers Lose Their Lives in the First Five Months of 2019

According to a report released by the Laborers’ Health and Occupational Safety (İSİG) Assembly on the occasion of June 12 World Day Against Child Labor, at least 26 child workers have lost their lives in the first five months of 2019.

Inflation in May: 18.71 Percent

Inflation in May: 18.71 Percent

According to the inflation figures announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), inflation rate has increased by 0.95 percent in May when compared to the previous month. The annual inflation has been measured as 18.71 percent.

Turkey’s Economy Shrinks by 2.6 Percent in First Quarter of 2019

Turkey’s Economy Shrinks by 2.6 Percent in First Quarter of 2019

According to the economic growth figures announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), Turkey’s economy has shrunk by 2.6 percent in the first three months of 2019. The construction sector has shrunk by 10.9 percent in this period.

4 Thousand 85 Shoe Businesses Go out of Business Over the Last 4 Years

4 Thousand 85 Shoe Businesses Go out of Business Over the Last 4 Years

Answering the parliamentary question by CHP MP Polat, Minister of Trade Pekcan has stated that 8,050 firms operating in the manufacture, repair and trade of shoes have been registered while 4,085 firms have gone out of business in the last four years.

Miners Who Lost Their Lives in Occupational Homicide in Soma Commemorated

Miners Who Lost Their Lives in Occupational Homicide in Soma Commemorated

It has been five years since 301 mine workers lost their lives in occupational homicide in Soma, Manisa. In the fifth year of the massacre, labor unions, professional and human rights organizations have been commemorating the miners across Turkey.

Central Bank Suspends Repo Auctions as Dollar's Rise Cannot be Stopped

Central Bank Suspends Repo Auctions as Dollar's Rise Cannot be Stopped

US dollar / Turkish lira rate has been increasing since April 1 amid uncertainty and violations regarding the elections.

Workers Protesting Dismissals Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison

Workers Protesting Dismissals Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison

Seven workers who were dismissed from İzmir TARİŞ factory for unionizing and labor union executives who protested the dismissals have been each sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison on charge of “deprivation of liberty.”

Inflation Rate in April is 19.50 Percent

Inflation Rate in April is 19.50 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the inflation rates. While the inflation rate in April increased by 1.69 percent compared to the previous month, the yearly inflation rate became 19.50 percent.

Progressive Lawyers Association: 119 People Taken into Custody in İstanbul

Progressive Lawyers Association: 119 People Taken into Custody in İstanbul

İstanbul Office of the Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) has announced that 119 people who attempted to celebrate the May Day in Taksim were detained, 16 of them have been released. The DHA News Agency has announced the number as 127.

May Day Celebrations Across Turkey

May Day Celebrations Across Turkey

May Day has been celebrated across Turkey with songs and folk dances.

Workers' Day Celebrated in Bakırköy

Workers' Day Celebrated in Bakırköy

People have gathered in Bakırköy for the May 1 Workers' Day Celebrations, while Taksim Square was under police blockade.

1 May 2019 Evrim Kepenek,Hikmet Adal

Group of Demonstrators Detained on Taksim Square

Group of Demonstrators Detained on Taksim Square

A group of people who managed to enter the banned Taksim Square have been detained by the police.

1 May 2019 Pınar Tarcan

Taksim Square Closed to Workers

Taksim Square Closed to Workers

The police have blocked all the roads to Taksim Square and closed İstiklal Avenue to pedestrian access because of the May 1 Workers' day.

1 May 2019 Pınar Tarcan

Workers on Their Way to May Day Celebrations in Urfa Have Traffic Accident

Workers on Their Way to May Day Celebrations in Urfa Have Traffic Accident

Workers who were on their way to May Day celebrations in Urfa had a traffic accident. While five people have lost their lives in the accident, 15 workers have been wounded. Four of the wounded are in serious condition.

Detentions in Şişli and Beşiktaş

Detentions in Şişli and Beşiktaş

Police have intervened against the groups and members of political organizations who want to celebrate the May Day in Taksim Square. Several people have been taken into custody in the districts of Şişli and Beşiktaş.

1 May 2019 Tansu Pişkin

Van Governor Bans All Events for 10 Days, Permits Only May Day Rally

Van Governor Bans All Events for 10 Days, Permits Only May Day Rally

The Governorate has banned all demonstrations on the ground that the "leftist, marginal and provocative groups" are making calls for taking action in the provinces where the AKP lost in the March 31 elections.

30 April 2019 Hikmet Adal

Central Bank Does Not Change Interest Rate, Exchange Rate of Dollar Sees 5.96 TRY

Central Bank Does Not Change Interest Rate, Exchange Rate of Dollar Sees 5.96 TRY

Central Bank has again kept the political interest rate fixed at its current level of 24 percent. Unlike its statement in March 2019, this month’s statement does not include the sentence “an additional monetary tightening can be introduced if needs be.”

TurkStat: Child Labor Increased in 2018

TurkStat: Child Labor Increased in 2018

The rates of schooling and labor participation increased, child population and early marriage of girls decreased last year, the TurkStat has announced.

Unemployment Increases by 366 Thousand People in a Month

Unemployment Increases by 366 Thousand People in a Month

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the labor force statistics for January 2019. Accordingly, the rate of unemployment across Turkey has increased to 14.7 percent, accounting for a total of 4 million 668 thousand people without a job.

Dollar Keeps Rising Against Turkish Lira

Dollar Keeps Rising Against Turkish Lira

The US dollar has been rising against the Turkish lira since April 1 amid uncertainty and violations in the March 31 local elections.

At Least 108 Workers Lose Their Lives in March

At Least 108 Workers Lose Their Lives in March

In March, 108 workers have lost their lives, including 104 men, five children, and 11 refugees. The number of workers who lost their lives in occupational homicides became 392.

Inflation Exceeds Expectations in March: 19.71 Percent

Inflation Exceeds Expectations in March: 19.71 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the consumer and producer inflation figures for March. Accordingly, while the consumer inflation has increased by 1.03 percent since February, the annual inflation has been 19.71 percent.

Annual Unemployment Rate in 2018: 11 Percent

Annual Unemployment Rate in 2018: 11 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced that the unemployment rate was 11 percent in Turkey in 2018. Increasing by 83 thousand people in comparison with the previous year, the number of unemployed reached 3 million 537 thousand people in 2018.

At Least 226 Workers Lost Their Lives in İstanbul in 2018

At Least 226 Workers Lost Their Lives in İstanbul in 2018

According to the figures by the İSİG Assembly, 96 percent of the killed workers in İstanbul were men. Most deaths occurred in the construction and building sector.

‘Every Child in Turkey Born with 5,513 Dollars of Debt’

‘Every Child in Turkey Born with 5,513 Dollars of Debt’

According to the “Crisis of Turkey” report prepared by the CHP, since 2002, the external debt of Turkey has more than tripled to 450 billion dollars. While a baby was born with 1,963 dollars of debt in 2002, this figure has increased to 5,513 dollars in 2018.

Number of Unemployed Tops 4 Million

Number of Unemployed Tops 4 Million

The TurkStat has announced the employment figures for December 2018. Accordingly, the unemployment rate his increased to 13.5 percent and the number of unemployed has become 4 million and 320 thousand.

Central Bank Does Not Change Interest Rate

Central Bank Does Not Change Interest Rate

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank has not changed the political interest rate, keeping it fixed at its current level of 24 percent.

Inflation Rate for February 19.67 Percent, Price of Lettuce Increases a Record 35.19 Percent

Inflation Rate for February 19.67 Percent, Price of Lettuce Increases a Record 35.19 Percent

The consumer inflation rate for February has increased 0.16 percent compared to January, 19.67 percent compared to the same month last year. The inflation rate in January was 20.35 percent.

DİSK-AR: 90 Percent of Workers are Non-Union

DİSK-AR: 90 Percent of Workers are Non-Union

According to the 2019 report of the DİSK-AR, only 7 percent of the workers benefit from collective labor agreements. Women's unionization rate is significantly less than men's.

27 February 2019

'Students Will be Used as Cheap Labor Under Guise of Internship'

'Students Will be Used as Cheap Labor Under Guise of Internship'

The Education and Science Workers' Union has criticized the protocol between the Ministry of National Education and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey as it will pave way for the use of children as cheap labor.

27 February 2019 Ayşegül Özbek

Three Workers Die in Mine Collapse in Muğla

Three Workers Die in Mine Collapse in Muğla

Three workers have been confirmed dead after yesterday's mine collapse in Muğla. One worker has been rescued injured.

19 February 2019