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BISAM's August 2025 Hunger and Poverty Line Report has been released. The hunger line for a family of four has risen to 26,149 TL, and the poverty line to 90,450 TL. The report draws attention to the increasing cost of living.

Birleşik Kamu-İş's June 2025 research reveals alarming figures: hunger line reaches 27,415 TL, poverty line 83,859 TL in Turkey. The study highlights the inadequacy of minimum wage, pensions, and civil servant salaries against rising living costs.

TÜRK-İŞ's June 2025 report reveals the hunger line at 26,115 TL and the poverty line at 85,066 TL. Kitchen inflation hit 4.08% monthly and 44.58% annually, with a single employee's living cost 11,482 TL above minimum wage

Turkey's Minimum Wage talks for 2026 officially begin in December. The Commission, including government, TÜRK-İŞ, and TİSK, will set the new salary affecting 7 million by Dec 31.

Birleşik Kamu-İş Confederation’s October 2025 Food Inflation Report calculated a 3.7% rise in food prices in one month, and a cumulative 39.2% in the first 10 months. The annual increase of 57.1% highlights severe cost-of-living pressure on low-income earners.

TÜRK-İŞ's May 2025 Hunger and Poverty Line research is out: The hunger line for a four-person family hit 25,092 TL, poverty line 81,734 TL. Monthly kitchen inflation was 4.40%.

According to the BES-AR July 2025 report, the hunger threshold for a family of four has risen to 35,712 liras. The minimum wage falls below the hunger line, while public employees face a severe housing crisis.

DİSK advocates for a minimum wage re-evaluation in July 2025, citing its erosion by inflation, high cost of living, and tax burden. DİSK argues that an increase would boost employment, stimulate the economy, and raise social security revenues.

Petrol-İş Union initiated a strike at Reckitt Benckiser's Tuzla factory on May 27, 2025. 80 workers halted production after a failure to agree on wages and social rights. The union calls on the employer for a fair CBA.

KESK organized mass marches in Adana and Samsun under the slogan #WeCannotMakeEndsMeet. The Confederation demanded that the budget be taken from capital and used for public employees, workers, and the people, raising the call for "Budget for the People, Democratic Turkey."

Türkiye Kamu-Sen Chairman Önder Kahveci called for holiday bonuses for public employees before Eid al-Adha, stating it's a matter of social justice and fairness.

The Birleşik Metal-İş Union's Experts Board, chaired by General Secretary Ali Çeltek, met to prepare for the MESS Group Collective Bargaining Agreement and to address the current issues of the working class.

Sağlık-İş members at Dokuz Eylül and Ege University Hospitals have launched a work stoppage, rejecting a "misery wage increase." Protests, initiated due to unmet KÇP demands, will continue with a full-day strike on July 17.

KAMU-AR's July 2025 survey reveals Turkey's hunger line at ₺27,670 and poverty line at ₺85,344. Minimum wage and pensions fall below the hunger line, while civil servant salaries lag behind the poverty line.

Birleşik Kamu-İş KAMU-AR's May 2025 report reveals hunger line at 26.5K TL, poverty line at 81.6K TL. Minimum wage and pensions fall short. Details and analysis inside.

Turkish public workers are demanding a strike against a 17% wage offer, calling it a "poverty wage" amid soaring inflation, doubled rents, and significant price hikes for essentials. They urge unions to act by July 15th.

EPSU supports Turkish public employees taking to the streets as Public Sector Collective Bargaining negotiations stall. The government's 17% wage offer is deemed far below soaring inflation, with EPSU asserting "A decent wage is a right!"

Birleşik Metal-İş members at Smart Solar went on strike on October 22, 2025, after the employer offered only a net 3,000 TL raise in CBA talks despite the company's high profits. The union stated the offer disregarded the workers' struggle against soaring inflation and rent, and pledged continued support for the strike to secure fair compensation.

Türkiye Kamu-Sen protested the 2026 budget (%11+%7 raise) at the Turkish Parliament, demanding an immediate supplementary raise, tax fixation at 15%, 3600 supplementary indicator, and the transfer of Auxiliary Services employees to the GASC

DİSK protested at TÜİK, accusing it of defying court rulings and concealing inflation data, saying 'You will be held accountable!' DİSK highlights the vast gap between official and real inflation and its devastating impact on workers' livelihoods.

Türk-İş, one of Turkey's largest labor confederations, issued a strike ultimatum, stating public sector workers will decide on a general strike by July 15 if wage demands are not met. President Ergün Atalay emphasized, "We have no other recourse," highlighting workers' exhausted patience.

Public workers in Turkey held a "stay-in-the-workplace" protest against low wage offers. TÜRK-İŞ General President Ergün ATALAY and CHP's Gamze TAŞÇIER visited the protesting workers to show support.

Türk Metal Union launches "Cutlery Protests" across Turkish factories as TİS negotiations with MESS reach a deadlock. Workers reject sub-inflation wage offers and flexible work demands. Potential strike looms in automotive and appliance sectors.

Büro Memur-Sen submitted its 8th Collective Bargaining proposals to the Ministry of Labor, including comprehensive demands for financial and social rights improvements for public employees across various service branches.