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Court rules in favor of Sputnik journalist fired for union activity

Court rules in favor of Sputnik journalist fired for union activity

Twenty-four Sputnik journalists in İstanbul were dismissed after they announced a strike demanding better wages.

24 November 2023

Demonstration in Ankara by Sputnik strikers

Demonstration in Ankara by Sputnik strikers

Mahir Bağış, the TGS Ankara Branch president said during the demonstration, "We will know we are not alone as long as you do not provide interviews or statements to Sputnik during the strike."

15 September 2023

Sputnik strike: Court rejects request by management to suspend the strike

Sputnik strike: Court rejects request by management to suspend the strike

Sputnik Turkey management, which has fired 24 journalists after the strike action at the news outlet was announced, went to court against the strike, but the 4th Labor Court of Istanbul rejected taking a "precautionary measure" against the strike.

1 September 2023

Sputnik lays off 23 unionized employees after decision for strike action

Sputnik lays off 23 unionized employees after decision for strike action

Atilla Güner, the presenter of the "Evening News" on Radio Sputnik, also announced that he was dismissed due to "downsizing." "Many union members are being laid off at the moment," Güner said.