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‘Both reporting on and experiencing poverty’: Journalists protest for rights amid economic crisis

‘Both reporting on and experiencing poverty’: Journalists protest for rights amid economic crisis

Many journalists’ wages have declined to the minimum wage level, which does not allow them to make ends meet, warns the Journalists' Union of Turkey.

Union report sheds light on journalists' economic struggles in Turkey

Union report sheds light on journalists' economic struggles in Turkey

Wages remain below the poverty line in many workplaces, especially in non-union ones, according to the TGS report.

Journalism groups condemn detention of five journalists in house raids

Journalism groups condemn detention of five journalists in house raids

"This premeditated punishment policy needs to stop. The detained journalists should be released immediately, and the grounds for their detentions should be made public," said a union representative.

Journalism in Turkey: Political pressure, mobbing, low wages

STUDY BY UNION

Journalism in Turkey: Political pressure, mobbing, low wages

The study shows that journalists face multifaceted problems while carrying out their jobs, and that women journalists are more affected by these problems in every area.

Union wins authorization case against media conglomerate

Union wins authorization case against media conglomerate

When the Journalists Union of Turkey acquired the required majority to engage in collective bargaining negotiations in 2019, the Hürriyet newspaper retaliated by retroactively terminating the contracts of 45 unionized employees.

AFP journalists in İstanbul go on strike over low wages

AFP journalists in İstanbul go on strike over low wages

The journalists say their wages have eroded due to the high inflation in Turkey, demanding improved wages.

3 May 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Union: Violence against women journalists is on the increase

Union: Violence against women journalists is on the increase

The Journalists Union of Türkiye says women and LGBTI+ journalists are suffering more violence while working.

22 November 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Only pro-government and state news agencies allowed at minimum wage meeting

Only pro-government and state news agencies allowed at minimum wage meeting

The Journalists' Union of Turkey has denounced the prevention of journalists from following the meetings.

2 December 2021

RTÜK defends penalty threat against TV outlets over coverage of wildfires

RTÜK defends penalty threat against TV outlets over coverage of wildfires

The Journalists ' Union of Turkey accused the media authority of attempting to censor the coverage of the massive wildfires.

'Enough is enough, stop attacks on journalists!'

RADIO JOURNALIST KILLED BY LISTENER

'Enough is enough, stop attacks on journalists!'

The Journalists Union of Turkey says impunity encourages attacks on journalists.

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

Two journalists' organizations have released statements on the safety of reporters during the coronavirus pandemic, demanding precautions be taken.

Journalists Union of Turkey Protests Arrest of Journalists in Front of Courthouse

Journalists Union of Turkey Protests Arrest of Journalists in Front of Courthouse

Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) has denounced the arrest of journalists in a protest in front of the İstanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan. Calling out to Minister of Justice, journalists have demanded the release of their colleagues.

10 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Journalists Union of Turkey Sends Books to Imprisoned Women Journalists

Journalists Union of Turkey Sends Books to Imprisoned Women Journalists

Having launched a campaign to collect books for imprisoned women journalists, the Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) Women and LGBTI+ Commission has started sending the books to the journalists.

11 February 2020

Journalists in Front of Communications Directorate: Where are Our Press Cards?

Journalists in Front of Communications Directorate: Where are Our Press Cards?

Journalists Union of Turkey has staged a protest regarding the suspension of the press cards of numerous journalists.

27 January 2020

Journalists’ Union Expresses Support for Cumhuriyet Targeted by Pro-Government TV

Journalists’ Union Expresses Support for Cumhuriyet Targeted by Pro-Government TV

Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) has held a statement for the press in front of Cumhuriyet newspaper, which was targeted by a pro-government Akit TV presenter on air. “Cumhuriyet has never stayed silent and it will not do so”, the statement has read.

23 December 2019

Journalists' Union of Turkey: Reporters Detained in Trustee Protests Should be Released

Journalists' Union of Turkey: Reporters Detained in Trustee Protests Should be Released

The TGS Diyarbakır has issued a statement regarding the detention of journalists in the protests against trustee appointments to metropolitan municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin.

‘Women Journalists are Subjected to Violence’

REPORT BY JOURNALISTS UNION OF TURKEY (TGS)

‘Women Journalists are Subjected to Violence’

Making a statement for the press, the Women and LGBTI Commission of the Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) has shared the results of its “Violence Experience Sharing Group Report”, which was prepared based on the statements of 27 women journalists.

Journo, Magazine Prepared By and For Journalists, Released

Journo, Magazine Prepared By and For Journalists, Released

Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) released Journo, a bimonthly magazine prepared by journalists for journalists in Turkey.

TGC: We Urge Media's State of Emergency Removed

TGC: We Urge Media's State of Emergency Removed

“The recent rise in the number of layoffs among Turkey’s print media demonstrates that the state of emergency is still underway,” Journalists Union of Turkey (TGC) said in a statement.

4 September 2013

“Penguins Are Better Out in Poles”

JOURNALISTS FORUM

“Penguins Are Better Out in Poles”

Turkey’s journalists are preparing to rally to protest police violence, threats and censor during Gezi Resistance with their slogan “Let me do my job”.