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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.

CHP Leader Özgür Özel visited HAK-İŞ and TÜRK-İŞ, calling for a mid-year minimum wage increase in July and urgent finalization of the KÇP. Union heads echoed expectations from the government.

The Turkish Minimum Wage Commission is set to meet next week to determine the 2026 minimum wage, but labor giants TÜRK-İŞ and HAK-İŞ will boycott the talks due to an "unfair structure.

HAK-İŞ President Mahmut Arslan proposes radical changes at Labor Law Symposium, urging minimum wage determination by confederations and abolishing mediation. He highlights unionization benefits & criticizes workers' declining share of national income.

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.

TÜRK-İŞ decided to boycott the 2026 Minimum Wage Commission until its structure is reformed, citing undemocratic processes. The Executive Board also demanded immediate tax justice, resolution for KHK/EYT workers' rights, and opposed the Complementary Retirement System (TES).

The Turkish Ministry of Labour convened the Tripartite Advisory Board to address the announced boycott of the Minimum Wage Commission by Türk-İş and Hak-İş. The meeting, held today, seeks potential structural changes to the Commission to ensure fair representation and participation of labour ahead of the December 2026 minimum wage negotiations.

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's General President Arzu Çerkezoğlu called for the minimum wage to be re-determined in July 2025. Separately, General Secretary Tayfun Görgün attended the Hendek "workplace murder" case, reiterating demands for justice.

DİSK-AR's June 2, 2025, report slams the Turkish government over the eroding value of pensioner Eid bonuses, stating the 4,000 TL bonus is 'not even pocket money' and calling for it to be raised to the minimum wage level and paid quarterly. The report highlights a 50,000 TL loss in 7 years.

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.

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.

The August 2025 Hunger and Poverty Line research by the United Public-Labor Confederation shows the deepening economic crisis in Türkiye. The hunger line has risen to 28,444 liras, and the poverty line has reached 87,910 liras. The minimum wage and civil servant salaries continue to fall behind these lines.

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

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 a DİSK-AR report, pension incomes in Turkey have dropped to 22% below the minimum wage. The report states that despite the rising number of pensioners, their share of resources is decreasing, forcing millions to work.

DİSK/Dev Sağlık-İş Union launched a 3-day march from Istanbul's Taksim to Ankara for health and social service workers' rights. DİSK General President Arzu Çerkezoğlu called for income justice, tax justice, and humane living conditions.

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.

DİSK-AR’s Nov 2025 report shows a shocking ₺1.8 trillion cumulative wage loss for Turkish workers due to inflation and taxes. With 51.1% of the average salary eroded, DİSK urges workers to unionize for fair wages and tax justice.

Eğitim-Sen Adana Branch's panel featured Prof. Dr. Adnan Gümüş criticizing MESEM as "state-backed institutionalization of child labor with high school diplomas." The discussion delved into funding misuse and the exploitative nature of the system.

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."

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.