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Sausage producer Polonez fined 2 million liras for mass layoff over union activities

Sausage producer Polonez fined 2 million liras for mass layoff over union activities

The union has said the decision is not enough to solve the situation, demanding the reinstatement of the 145 workers.

Fired CarrefourSA workers detained over protest

Fired CarrefourSA workers detained over protest

Workers at a CarrefourSA warehouse have been protesting for better working conditions and the reinstatement of their colleagues.

Workers protest layoffs at Erzincan gold mine after deadly landslide

Workers protest layoffs at Erzincan gold mine after deadly landslide

Due to the ongoing "uncertainty" following the deadly landslide in February, the mining company reportedly plans to dismiss around 1,800 workers.

Nearly 900 workers killed on the job across Turkey in first half of 2024

Nearly 900 workers killed on the job across Turkey in first half of 2024

Thirty-three of the killed workers were children. İSİG says child employment under the guise of vocational training results in more deaths, which has now become more visible in urban areas.

Refugee mine worker’s killing: Defendants admit burning body to avoid mine closure

Refugee mine worker’s killing: Defendants admit burning body to avoid mine closure

The trial has begun for six individuals allegedly involved in the burning of the body of an Afghan worker who was killed in an accident in an unlicensed coal mine in Zonguldak.

Striking workers protest outside French consulate in İstanbul

Striking workers protest outside French consulate in İstanbul

Workers of the Mersen electrical components manufacturer accuse the company of violating the collective bargaining law.

Workers, union officials detained during protest at İstanbul Finance Center

Workers, union officials detained during protest at İstanbul Finance Center

Workers involved in the building of the finance center demand their unpaid wages.

Protesting greenhouse workers in İzmir climb rooftop on 98th day

Protesting greenhouse workers in İzmir climb rooftop on 98th day

Five women workers were detained after threatening to commit suicide if their demands were not met.

27 November 2023 Ali Dinç

Three workers killed in Siirt mine collapse

Three workers killed in Siirt mine collapse

Five workers were affected by the collapse, with two surviving with minor injuries.

23 November 2023

Coal miner mistakenly shot by guards in Şırnak

Coal miner mistakenly shot by guards in Şırnak

The guards rushed the worker to the hospital after noticing him but the worker could not be saved despite all efforts.

25 September 2023

Hundreds of workers suffer from food poisoning at Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear plant

Hundreds of workers suffer from food poisoning at Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear plant

A worker who reached out to an MP to reveal the incident said Russian employees on the construction site have privileges over local employees, including better food.

21 September 2023

Greenhouse workers protest outside embassies of Germany, Russia

Greenhouse workers protest outside embassies of Germany, Russia

The workers, most of whom are women, were dismissed from a greenhouse company after being unionized. The company makes exports to Germany and Russia.

20 September 2023 Ali Dinç

Worker compelled to operate crane in severe winds killed after collapse

Worker compelled to operate crane in severe winds killed after collapse

Despite the alleged use of older machinery, a construction site in an industrial area in İstanbul remained operational despite strong winds, while all other sites halted their activities.

20 September 2023

Police beat, detain İzmir greenhouse workers protesting for reinstatement

Police beat, detain İzmir greenhouse workers protesting for reinstatement

The company had fired dozens of workers after they unionized. The workers demand either their severance pay or reinstatement.

11 September 2023

Three agricultural workers killed in traffic accident

Three agricultural workers killed in traffic accident

At least 52 agricultural and forestry workers were killed on the job last month, making up more than one fourth of all work-related deaths.

11 September 2023

Construction workers' strike in Tanzania ends with gains

Construction workers' strike in Tanzania ends with gains

Workers of a Turkey-based company had been on a strike in Tanzania for two weeks for their unpaid wages.

18 August 2023 Vecih Cuzdan,Ali Dinç

Protest unfolds at Muğla thermal power plant as workers demand unpaid wages

Protest unfolds at Muğla thermal power plant as workers demand unpaid wages

Over 500 non-union workers blocked the entry and exit of the power plant to protest their employers.

Workers at Togg factory stage work stoppage over unpaid wages

Workers at Togg factory stage work stoppage over unpaid wages

The construction workers at the factory site say they haven't been able to receive their wages for two months.

Explosion at Ankara ammunition factory injures four workers

Explosion at Ankara ammunition factory injures four workers

The factory relies heavily on manual production, which increases the risk of explosions when handling sensitive materials, a union official has said.

18 July 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

Over 2,400 municipal workers in İstanbul's Kadıköy go on strike

Over 2,400 municipal workers in İstanbul's Kadıköy go on strike

The workers demand improvements in their wages, equal status with other public employees, and reduction in tax deductions.

11 July 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Motorcycle couriers protest online delivery giant Getir over low wages

Motorcycle couriers protest online delivery giant Getir over low wages

Workers formed a convoy and arrived at the company's İstanbul headquarters to demand higher wage increases and a range of other requests.

Explosion at industrial cleaning facility in Trabzon claims life of one person

Explosion at industrial cleaning facility in Trabzon claims life of one person

The person, identified as a citizen of Afghanistan, had come to the facility as a daily visitor, according to the authorities.

Turkey remains among 10 worst countries for workers' rights

Turkey remains among 10 worst countries for workers' rights

"Throughout 2023, workers' freedoms and rights were relentlessly attacked, with law enforcement cracking down on protests and trade union leaders facing unjust arrests," the ITUC report says.

Police prevent automotive workers' march from İstanbul to Ankara

Police prevent automotive workers' march from İstanbul to Ankara

Workers of Mata Automotive, a firm manufacturing parts for high-end car brands such as Bentley and Jaguar, demand improved working conditions and a 25 percent additional pay rise.

President postpones metal workers' strike in Kocaeli

President postpones metal workers' strike in Kocaeli

If the workers and the employer fail to reach an agreement within 60 days, the workers won't be able to resume the strike.

24 January 2023

Report: At least 828 refugee workers killed on the job in Türkiye in a decade

Report: At least 828 refugee workers killed on the job in Türkiye in a decade

The Health and Safety Labor Watch has released the Refugee Occupational Homicides report covering the work-related killings between 2013 and 2022.

19 December 2022

President Erdoğan suspends strikes of metal workers due to 'national security'

President Erdoğan suspends strikes of metal workers due to 'national security'

The AKP has postponed 19 strikes since it came to power in 2002.

13 December 2022

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

Police detain protesting construction workers in İstanbul

Police detain protesting construction workers in İstanbul

Construction workers staged a protest in front of the office of a state-run real estate developer.

6 September 2022

Akkuyu nuclear power plant contractor dismisses 500 workers protesting low wages

Akkuyu nuclear power plant contractor dismisses 500 workers protesting low wages

The workers went on a strike after getting a lower raise than promised.

Thirty-five Yalova shipyard workers fired after killing of colleague

Thirty-five Yalova shipyard workers fired after killing of colleague

A worker was killed after falling from a high place. Workers blamed the company for negligence.

Job safety specialist filmed while trying to put safety belt on killed shipyard worker

Job safety specialist filmed while trying to put safety belt on killed shipyard worker

A 19-year-old worker was killed after falling from a high place in a shipyard in Yalova. A 19-year-old worker was killed after falling from a high place in a shipyard in Yalova. At least 26 shipyard and marine workers have been killed on the job this year.

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