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Public employees stage one-day strike over government's low raise proposal

Public employees stage one-day strike over government's low raise proposal

As the government's offer failed to meet their expectations, members of the KESK union confederation carried out a one-day work stoppage across the country.

Public employees protest statistical authority following low wage rises

Public employees protest statistical authority following low wage rises

Türkiye's inflation rate dropped by nearly 20 points in a month, according to the widely disputed official figures, which resulted in low wage rises for civil servants.

Professional organizations to meet in İstanbul’s Maltepe Square on May Day

Professional organizations to meet in İstanbul’s Maltepe Square on May Day

Five labor and occupational organizations have released a joint statement and announced that this year’s Labor Day celebration will take place in Maltepe Square in İstanbul.

Household income of 59 percent of public employees below poverty line, finds union survey

Household income of 59 percent of public employees below poverty line, finds union survey

Financial difficulties, mobbing, favoritism and job insecurity are among the main problems of public employees, according to the KESK survey.

Turkey raises lowest pension by 66 percent

Turkey raises lowest pension by 66 percent

Public employees will get a pay rise of 30.5 percent, President Erdoğan has announced. Unions and the opposition say pay raises are not sufficient amid high inflation.

'Figures are a lie, poverty is real': Union members protest TurkStat after inflation announcement

'Figures are a lie, poverty is real': Union members protest TurkStat after inflation announcement

The lowest civil servant salary should be above the poverty line for a family of four, according to the KESK.

Unions confederation files complaint against TurkStat over inflation rate calculations

Unions confederation files complaint against TurkStat over inflation rate calculations

As wage hikes are determined according to the official inflation rate, the TurkStat has aggrieved workers amid high living costs, the KESK argued.

30 December 2021

Public employees protest, call on government to resign: ‘We cannot make a living'

Public employees protest, call on government to resign: ‘We cannot make a living'

The rally held by the Confederation of Public Employees Trade Unions (KESK) in Ankara and İstanbul was attended by thousands of workers. KESK Co-Chair Bozgeyik has raised concerns that people are getting poorer in Turkey everyday.

20 December 2021

‘We cannot make a living’: Labor organizations' rally not permitted by sub-governor

‘We cannot make a living’: Labor organizations' rally not permitted by sub-governor

Four labor and occupational organizations announced that they would hold joint rallies of “We cannot make a living” across Turkey on December 12. The Muratpaşa Sub-Governor’s Office in Antalya has banned the rally “because it might pose a risk”.

10 December 2021

‘We cannot make ends meet’: Public employees to hold rallies in 4 cities of Turkey

‘We cannot make ends meet’: Public employees to hold rallies in 4 cities of Turkey

With the slogan “We cannot make ends meet”, the Confederation of Public Employees Trade Unions (KESK) will hold a rally in Diyarbakır and İzmir on December 8 and in İstanbul and Ankara on December 19.

2 December 2021

'Withdraw the proposal, draw up a gender-sensitive, equality-based budget'

JOINT STATEMENT BY 4 ORGANIZATIONS

'Withdraw the proposal, draw up a gender-sensitive, equality-based budget'

The women’s units of the labor and occupational organizations DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB raise concerns that the 2022 budget is not gender-sensitive, calling on the authorities to withdraw the proposal and to draw up an equality-based budget.

11 November 2021

2022 budget talks: Labor organizations to protest in Ankara

'WE CANNOT MAKE A LIVING'

2022 budget talks: Labor organizations to protest in Ankara

The labor and occupational organizations DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB have announced that they will hold a joint protest in the capital city of Ankara on November 14 and say, “We cannot make a living" amid the 2022 budget talks at the Parliament.

10 November 2021

Thirty union confederation members acquitted of 'terrorism' charges after 12 years of trials

Thirty union confederation members acquitted of 'terrorism' charges after 12 years of trials

The case was retried after the Constitutional Court ruled that demonstrations and meetings that the defendants attended could not be cited as a reason for membership of a terrorist organization.

15 October 2021

‘Dersim fires are not independent of securitarian policies’

‘Dersim fires are not independent of securitarian policies’

According to the KESK’s report regarding the forest fires in Dersim, 140 hectares of land were affected by the fires in the Fırtına Veli area while 340 hectares were affected in Hozat: “Fires in Dersim systematically increase in times of security policies.”

15 September 2021

Unions in Turkey, UK demand suspension of free trade deal over labor concerns

Unions in Turkey, UK demand suspension of free trade deal over labor concerns

The UK signed its first free trade agreement for the post-Brexit period with Turkey. The labor unions in both countries now demand its suspension until the government of Turkey “recognizes and respects the rights of working people and unions.”

29 January 2021

Support for Turkish Medical Association after Erdoğan ally targets doctors

Support for Turkish Medical Association after Erdoğan ally targets doctors

The Nationalist Movement Party chair called the government to shut down the association over its protest of the Ministry of Health.

18 September 2020

Constitutional Court: Union activity is a fundamental right

Constitutional Court: Union activity is a fundamental right

Concluding the application of 19 union members convicted of “membership of a terrorist organization,” Constitutional Court has noted that their union activities are their basic right and no connection has been found between these activities and the organization.

21 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

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 Have No Authority to Shoot and Kill’

‘Police Have No Authority to Shoot and Kill’

Human Rights Commission of Adana Bar, Human Rights Association (İHD), Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) and KESK Confederation have issued a report on the killing of 18-year-old Ali El Hemdan and noted that his right to life has been violated.

‘No Social Distance in Workplaces, Difficult to Access Disinfectants and Masks’

CONFEDERATION OF PUBLIC WORKERS’ UNIONS

‘No Social Distance in Workplaces, Difficult to Access Disinfectants and Masks’

In a recent report, the Confederation of Public Workers’ Unions (KESK) has noted that especially the personnel of Family Health Centers are at high risk and urged the authorities to halt work except for the fields that are absolutely necessary.

Report: 1,328 Public Employees in İstanbul Infected with Coronavirus

Report: 1,328 Public Employees in İstanbul Infected with Coronavirus

Covid-19 cases have been found in usually crowded places like post offices and tax offices, according to a report by the KESK.

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.

Survey: 92 Percent of Women Face Harassment, Mobbing at Workplace

Survey: 92 Percent of Women Face Harassment, Mobbing at Workplace

A union confederation has released the findings of a survey among women employees at state agencies.

27 February 2020

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.

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.

Police Attack on Union’s Sit-In in Ankara, Malatya

Police Attack on Union’s Sit-In in Ankara, Malatya

Police have attacked the sit-in organized by KESK members in Ankara and Malatya to protest State of Emergency and the Statutory Decrees. Three people in Ankara and 30 others in Malatya have been beaten and taken into custody.

6 February 2017

Protest Decision by KESK Against Discharges of Workers

Protest Decision by KESK Against Discharges of Workers

KESK has decided to stage countrywide protests demanding “Cancel State of Emergency, withdraw Statutory Decrees” starting from September 29.

28 September 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

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

May Day Committee Faces Police Violence

May Day Committee Faces Police Violence

Police intervened May Day Committee members as they gathered in Istanbul to make a press statement on this year's celebrations. While committee members resist to make a statement, police reportedly detained some demonstrators.

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