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Twenty-four detained in Antalya raids targeting unions, leftist parties

Twenty-four detained in Antalya raids targeting unions, leftist parties

The detained individuals are accused of "spreading terrorist propaganda" due to their participation in commemorations for 1970s' communist revolutionaries.

21 September 2023

Less than 15% workers in Turkey unionized, ministry reveals

Less than 15% workers in Turkey unionized, ministry reveals

The unionization rate has slightly increased since the start of the year, according to official data.

Amnesty Turkey 'walks away' from collective bargaining, says union

Amnesty Turkey 'walks away' from collective bargaining, says union

The organization denies the accusations, saying that it had offered a pay rise higher than the official inflation figures in the country.

9 June 2023 Hikmet Adal

Over 240 mine workers in Balıkesir dismissed after being unionized

Over 240 mine workers in Balıkesir dismissed after being unionized

The company has dismissed the workers because the job has ended, which is not the case, according to a union representative.

7 December 2022 Ayça Onuralmış

Workers call on Adidas to make payments

Workers call on Adidas to make payments

As part of the Pay Your Workers campaign, workers of Adidas's subcontractors in Türkiye demand the company eliminate the rights violations in its supply chain.

28 October 2022

Average wages in foodservice, construction sectors lower than minimum wage in Turkey

DİSK-AR

Average wages in foodservice, construction sectors lower than minimum wage in Turkey

The minimum wage is becoming the average wage in the country, the DİSK-AR noted.

30 December 2021

Mitsuba recognizes union after workers lock themselves in factory

Mitsuba recognizes union after workers lock themselves in factory

In protest of the firings of 10 union workers, 130 workers locked themselves in the factory. The company has accepted to start negotiations for a collective agreement.

13 October 2021

Unions object to bill partially abolishing right to severance pay

JOINT STATEMENT BY THREE CONFEDERATIONS

Unions object to bill partially abolishing right to severance pay

If the bill is passed, employees between the ages of 25 and 50 will not be able to benefit from severance pay and notice pay.

5 November 2020

ITUC: Turkey among the worst 10 countries for workers

2020 GLOBAL RIGHTS INDEX

ITUC: Turkey among the worst 10 countries for workers

"Turkey remained one of the most hostile countries in the world for trade unionists," says the ITUC report.

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.

Journalist Working for Unionization Dismissed After Posters of Jailed Reporters

Journalist Working for Unionization Dismissed After Posters of Jailed Reporters

The pro-government Demirören Media Group has dismissed Timur Soykan, the news manager of daily Posta.

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

Explosion in Antep Unveils Uncontracted Workers

Explosion in Antep Unveils Uncontracted Workers

"At least 2 uncontracted Syrian workers were either dead or wounded after an explosion at a galvanizing factory in Antep today. Turkey has a bad record of uncontracted employment," said Nihat Necati Bencan, a local workers' union representative.

30 January 2013 Ekin Karaca

Workers Occupy Factory in Bursa

Workers Occupy Factory in Bursa

1.500 union workers occupied their Renault car factory in Bursa, protesting a collective labor agreement. Attacks were reported on some dozen workers joining the protest from another factory.

13 November 2012

Unions and Chambers Take Legal Action against Police Violence

IMF-WB SUMMIT

Unions and Chambers Take Legal Action against Police Violence

DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB condemn the police intervention against the protestors during the meeting of IMF and World Bank in Istanbul this week. They announced to file a criminal complaint against the responsible people.

8 October 2009 Bawer Çakır

Paid Vacation On May Day And International Women’s Day in Dikili

According to the agreement between the Public Services Employees Union and Dikili municipality, the International Women’s Day, May Day and the Resistance of 15-16 June will be paid holidays. The wages will increase by 25% in the first year.