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DİSK, KESK, TMMOB, and TTB announced in a joint statement in Beşiktaş that they have decided to organize the 2025 May 1st Labor and Solidarity Day under the slogan “We Will Win”, with massive and enthusiastic events across Turkey.

In Türkiye, labor unions and civil servant confederations are actively intensifying their preparations for large-scale gatherings and demonstrations set to take place in multiple cities across the country as part of the May 1st Labor and Solidarity Day celebrations, emphasizing workers' rights, social justice, and economic fairness.

May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day celebrated! Symbol of Turkey's independence step, gifted to youth. Commemorating Atatürk, believing in youth's power.

Türk Metal Union held its 2nd Grand Congress for Young Workers in Ankara with great enthusiasm. The summit, attended by General Chairman Uysal Altundağ and Minister Vedat Işıkhan, addressed the role of youth in union strengthening, global challenges, and the future of labor struggles.

The Turkish Civil Aviation Union (Hava-İş) commemorated Aviation Martyrs Commemoration Day with a ceremony at the martyrs' cemetery. The event honored pilots and aviation personnel who sacrificed their lives in service. Details in our report!

The Turkey Gathering event organized by Young Memur-Sen was held with great participation! Discussions on youth taking a more active role in public administration and preserving cultural and social values attracted significant attention. Details are here!

4th round of KÇP talks for 600k public workers held; employer made no offer. TÜRK-İŞ/HAK-İŞ send strong message: Expect offer next week or talks end, strike possible!

Portakal-Porvil strike ends victoriously after 28 days in Gebze, Turkey. A collective bargaining agreement was signed on June 3, 2025, securing gains for DİSK-affiliated workers. Union thanks solidarity.

The Official Gazette dated June 22, 2025 (Issue No: 32934) has been published. Today's issue highlights the regulation on post-disaster building damage assessment, along with May's inward/outward processing authorization certificates and cancellation lists. Economic data and judicial announcements were also included.

The 2nd International Keçiören Turkic World Festival concluded with a vibrant ceremony, emphasizing unity and brotherhood. Featuring cultural performances and an AI-powered show, the event gathered Turkic communities and prominent figures.

Memur-Sen Confederation celebrated its 30th anniversary with a "Loyalty Gathering," uniting founding members and leaders. General Chairman Ali Yalçın emphasized the movement's growth through determination and faith, not just as a union but as a "conscience movement."

150 workers were laid off at Beko Eskişehir, sparking job security concerns amidst the company's global expansion. The silence from the union and strong criticism from EMEP highlight the growing tension between corporate growth and worker rights.

The 2025 Public Sector Collective Bargaining Framework Protocol was signed on August 2, 2025, bringing historic wage increases and improved social rights for over 600,000 public workers in Turkey. The agreement, signed by Minister Vedat Işıkhan, HAK-İŞ, and TÜRK-İŞ, includes new base wages, phased increments, bonus adjustments, and legislative commitments for various worker groups.

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%.

May 16, 2025 Official Gazette published! New Law (7547), flexibility in Minister Advisor appointments, university restructuring, import communiqué, large public tenders and personnel recruitment announcements included in the Official Gazette. Discover all critical details in today's issue.

A forest fire in İzmir's Menderes and Seferihisar districts entered its third day, forcing the evacuation of 5 villages and 2 neighborhoods. Strong winds impede firefighting efforts, as teams battle the blaze from air and ground.

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.

May 17, 2025 Official Gazette published! Establishment of a parliamentary inquiry commission for disabled individuals, approval of numerous international agreements, public appointments, and tenders including all critical details here. Turkey's current legal and administrative developments.

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.

UAMİF's 59th Central Committee, led by Uysal Altundağ, convened in Ankara. The summit, attended by Minister Vedat Işıkhan, addressed global economic challenges, emphasized peace, and highlighted worker solidarity.

Birleşik Metal-İş Union visited Gübretaş workers on their 9-day strike in Manisa, symbolizing growing class solidarity. Leaders emphasized unity against employer impositions and the fight for collective bargaining rights.

Workers at Accell Bisiklet in Manisa, members of Birleşik Metal-İş, have begun a strike on July 11, 2025, protesting rejected wage demands and layoffs following the company's acquisition. The union vows to fight for job security and fair wages.

Sağlık-Sen General President Mahmut Faruk Doğan called for increased night shift pay in İzmir. The union delegation met with provincial health directors, rectors, and hospital chief physicians to gather demands for the 8th Term Collective Bargaining Agreement.