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Turkey is emerging as a "secure supplier" in the global metal industry, with exports reaching record highs in May 2025 in both volume and value, driven by stable production amidst global market uncertainties.

According to SGK's 2024 data, workplace accidents and occupational diseases significantly increased in Turkey, with 1908 workers losing their lives. Construction, transportation, and metal sectors led fatalities, while child and elderly worker deaths are concerning.

Türk Metal Union Istanbul Branch No. 1 held its 6th Ordinary General Assembly with President Uysal Altundağ, discussing organizational successes, economic challenges, and upcoming collective bargaining, emphasizing unity for workers' rights and a high standard of living.

Türk Metal Union and MESS held the first meeting of the 2025-2027 Group Collective Bargaining Agreement on October 13, 2025, in Istanbul. In the negotiations, 15 administrative clauses, including 'Definitions', 'Scope', 'Complaint Stages', and 'Change of Job', proposed by the union, were accepted. The parties agreed to hold the next meeting on Friday, October 31.

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.

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.

Birleşik Metal-İş Union continues its OHS inspections across 81 provinces to ensure safe working conditions for members. The union's OHS expert and Kocaeli Branch executives conducted extensive examinations at the Çelsantaş workplace in Karabük, emphasizing proactive measures and the critical role of OHS in union efforts.

Birleşik Metal-İş Union President Özkan Atar calls for a massive rally in Gebze on Dec 21. Metal workers protest MESS's low wage offers and demand "Justice in Taxes." Read the full demands for the 2026 budget and minimum wage.

Türk Metal Union's Gebze Branch held its 6th General Assembly on November 29, 2025, where General President Uysal Altundağ delivered a stern message to employer union MESS: "No to flexible working and no step back on acquired rights" in the ongoing collective bargaining process.

A Türk Metal Union delegation visited Uzbekistan for the Friendship Festival and held extensive consultations with local unions, strengthening cooperation and showcasing Turkish culture through the ORHOT folk dance group.

Turkish Metal Chairman Uysal Altundağ called for unity and struggle before the MESS Group CBA at the 6th Ordinary General Assembly of the Istanbul Anatolian Side Branch. Altundağ announced they are demanding an average wage increase of 38.97% for the first six months with the draft, a product of union democracy, and stressed they would emerge victorious from the tough struggle. Serkan Gül was elected as the Branch President.

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.

Birleşik Metal-İş President Özkan Atar, at IndustriALL Europe Congress, highlighted union rights violations and anti-democratic practices in Turkey, calling for international solidarity from European trade unions.

Healthcare workers at Çapa Medical Faculty call for widespread protests against low wages, high taxes, and unacceptable 16% wage offer, citing İzmir's successful strike as inspiration. They emphasize that action is the only remaining option to make their voices heard.