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Covid-19 Not Considered 'Occupational Disease,' Union Requests Cancellation of Circular

Covid-19 Not Considered 'Occupational Disease,' Union Requests Cancellation of Circular

The DİSK has applied to the Social Security Institution (SGK) for the cancellation of a circular that considers Covid-19 as a "disease" rather than an "occupational disease."

‘Broad Unemployment Could Reach 16 Million in Turkey in the Aftermath of Covid-19’

DİSK RESEARCH CENTER

‘Broad Unemployment Could Reach 16 Million in Turkey in the Aftermath of Covid-19’

According to a recent report by the Research Center of DİSK Confederation, the broad unemployment in Turkey was 8 million 427 thousand in February. The highest unemployment was recorded among young women in urban areas with 36 percent.

May Day: Union Members Released from Detention in İstanbul

May Day: Union Members Released from Detention in İstanbul

Twenty-five members of the DİSK were detained after attempting to march to Taksim Square.

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

The women who were massacred in Taksim, İstanbul during the May Day celebrations in 1977 have been commemorated by the women’s organizations and four occupational organizations and confederations of unions.

1 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

The police have blockaded the DİSK Confederation Central Office in İstanbul in early morning hours today. Attempting to take to Taksim Square to celebrate the May Day, DİSK Chair Çerkezoğlu and 25 others have been detained.

‘Rate of Covid-19 Cases Among DİSK Members 3.2 Times Higher Than Turkey Average’

COVID-19 REPORT BY DISK CONFEDERATION

‘Rate of Covid-19 Cases Among DİSK Members 3.2 Times Higher Than Turkey Average’

In its third report on the effects of the pandemic on its members, the Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) has shared information about the rate of Covid-19 cases among workers and conditions in workplaces.

‘Rate of Covid-19 Cases Among Workers At Least 3 Times Higher Than Turkey Average’

COVID-19 REPORT BY DISK CONFEDERATION

‘Rate of Covid-19 Cases Among Workers At Least 3 Times Higher Than Turkey Average’

In its second weekly report on the effects of the pandemic on its members, the DİSK has noted that “as its data only cover unionized workplaces, it is possible to say that the rate of Covid-19 cases is much higher in non-unionized or unregistered ones.”

At Least 4 Workers Lose Their Lives, 257 Workers Test Positive

COVID-19 REPORT BY DISK CONFEDERATION

At Least 4 Workers Lose Their Lives, 257 Workers Test Positive

Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) has documented the impacts of Covid-19 on its members in a report. While the production has been halted in 47 workplaces, over 51 thousand members have been directly affected by the outbreak.

Unions, Professional Organizations Request 'Urgent Measures' During Pandemic

Unions, Professional Organizations Request 'Urgent Measures' During Pandemic

The organizations have launched a petition requesting seven measures to be implemented to protect health workers and disadvantaged groups.

‘Dismissals Should be Banned Throughout Coronavirus Outbreak’

CONFEDERATION OF PROGRESSIVE TRADE UNIONS OF TURKEY

‘Dismissals Should be Banned Throughout Coronavirus Outbreak’

The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) has released a written statement and offered a series of measures to be taken during coronavirus outbreak so that workers suffer the least harm in this period.

DİSK Trade Union Confederation Chair Arzu Çerkezoğlu Acquitted

DİSK Trade Union Confederation Chair Arzu Çerkezoğlu Acquitted

Çerkezoğlu was facing a prison sentence for "provoking people to animosity and hatred."

Number of Unemployed Women Has Increased by 52 Percent in 5 Years

UNION REPORT ON WOMEN’S LABOR

Number of Unemployed Women Has Increased by 52 Percent in 5 Years

The fifth annual Report on Women’s Labor in Turkey released by the DİSK/Genel-İş Union has shown that only 34.2 percent of women participate in work life and the number of unemployed women increased by 52 percent from 2014 to 2019.

Professional Organizations Visit HDP

Professional Organizations Visit HDP

In the wake of appointment of trustees to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin, representatives from professional organizations DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB have visited HDP Central Office in Ankara.

Professional Organizations and Dersim Mayor Maçoğlu in Diyarbakır

Professional Organizations and Dersim Mayor Maçoğlu in Diyarbakır

Chairs of professional organizations DİSK, KESK, TTB and TMMOB and Dersim Mayor Fatih Mehmet Maçoğlu have joined the sit-in protest in Diyarbakır against the appointment of trustees to three Metropolitan Municipalities.

'More Than 20 Million Women out of Worklife'

DİSK GENEL-İŞ WOMEN'S LABOR REPORT

'More Than 20 Million Women out of Worklife'

Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) has said in its new report that only three out of 10 women participates in the employment and that women earn less than men.

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

Chair of Progressive Construction Workers Union Özgür Karabulut Arrested

Chair of Progressive Construction Workers Union Özgür Karabulut Arrested

Chairperson of the Progressive Construction Workers Union Özgür Karabulut has been arrested. His attorney Okcan has stated that Karabulut has been arrested on four charges although there was no evidence against him except for his speech to the airport workers.

Arzu Çerkezoğlu Elected First Woman Chair of DİSK

Arzu Çerkezoğlu Elected First Woman Chair of DİSK

Arzu Çerkezoğlu, who was also the first woman Secretary General of the Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK), has become the first woman Chair of the DİSK since its establishment in 1967.

19 Coal Mine Managers Detained in Şırnak

19 Coal Mine Managers Detained in Şırnak

Şırnak Governorship has stated that 19 managers have been detained as part of the investigation launched into the mine collapse that killed seven workers.

25 October 2017

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.

Unions Declare May 1 to be Celebrated in Bakırköy, not Taksim

Unions Declare May 1 to be Celebrated in Bakırköy, not Taksim

DİSK, KESK, TTB and TMMOB have announced that they will celebrate May in Bakırköy Public Bazaar in İstanbul.

No Permission for May 1 Celebrations in Taksim

No Permission for May 1 Celebrations in Taksim

Minister of Interior Soylu has announced that May 1 Labor Day won’t be celebrated in Taksim.

Worker Union: Statutory Decrees Violate Workers’ Rights

Worker Union: Statutory Decrees Violate Workers’ Rights

Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions Chair Beko has said Statutory Decrees No. 677-678 may leave sub-contracted workers unemployed, jeopardize their rights and receivables, and they returned ban on strike in public transportation and banking sectors.

23 November 2016

Co-Mayors of Dersim, Siirt Municipalities Taken into Custody

Co-Mayors of Dersim, Siirt Municipalities Taken into Custody

Co-Mayors of Dersim Municipality Mehmet Ali Bul and Nurhayat Altun as well as the co-Mayor of Siirt Municipality Tuncer Bakırhan have been taken into custody in house raids towards this morning.

16 November 2016

Those Who Lost Their Lives on May 1’s Commemorated

Those Who Lost Their Lives on May 1’s Commemorated

DİSK, KESK, TTB and TMMOB have gathered in Kazancı and Şişhane to commemorate those who have lost their lives on May 1s.

29 April 2016 Beyza Kural

DİSK’s May 1 Decision: Taksim to be Center

DİSK’s May 1 Decision: Taksim to be Center

DİSK Council of Ministers has expressed that they are working for May 1 to be celebrated everywhere especially at Taksim, and the course of action will be determined with KESK, TMMOB, and TTB.

Call From Journalist Organizations Ahead of Dündar, Gül Trial

Call From Journalist Organizations Ahead of Dündar, Gül Trial

International freedom of expression organizations and others from Turkey have come together upon call from TGC, TGS, ÇGD, DİSK-Press, News Union and Press Institute for releasing the journalists in prison.

DİSK Press-Union’s Statement on Tekin

DİSK Press-Union’s Statement on Tekin

DİSK Press Union, has asked to put an end to the attacks against people’s right to demand information and called on the Anadolu (Anatolian) Agency calling Refik Tekin and other nine injured persons “terrorist”.

21 January 2016

1-day Strike from Unions: ‘Peace Against War’

1-day Strike from Unions: ‘Peace Against War’

Tomorrow (December 28), KESK, DİSK and TMMOB are going on a one-day strike with the slogan: “Peace Against War”.

28 December 2015

Uproar in front of Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions

Uproar in front of Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions

An uproar broke out between dismissed Oya Baydak, her supporters from Revolutionary Workers’ Movement and members of General Service Workers.

Union General Secretary Released From Detention

Union General Secretary Released From Detention

Arzu Çerkezoğlu, general secretary of Turkey’s DISK union have been detained in Istanbul while supporting a protest at a university hospital. Later on in the afternoon, she was released along with 35 other women.

25 February 2015 Elif Akgül

At Least 319 Journalists Left Jobless in 2014

At Least 319 Journalists Left Jobless in 2014

At least 319 journalists have been left jobless since the beginning of 2014 according to BIA Media Monitoring reports and DİSK Basın-İş syndicate data.

13 June 2014 Elif Akgül

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