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The Birleşik Metal-İş Union, supported by the DİSK Confederation, held a massive rally in Istanbul's Taksim demanding an end to all commercial ties with Israel and expressing solidarity with Palestine. Union leaders and hundreds of workers chanted, "The working class stands with Palestine!"

DİSK Press-İş issued a statement following the death of 5 journalists in Palestine due to Israeli attacks, condemning the attacks and calling for the perpetrators to be tried at the International Criminal Court.

Memur-Sen General President Ali Yalçın and his delegation actively participated in the 113th ILO International Labour Conference, engaging in extensive diplomatic talks. Key outcomes included observer status for Palestine and the adoption of new biological hazards conventions. Minister Işıkhan emphasized Turkey's global labor contributions.

Turkish trade unions make a strong impact at the ILO Conference in Geneva, engaging in labor diplomacy and leading a powerful "Free Palestine" solidarity demonstration at the UN.

Türkiye Kamu-Sen President Önder Kahveci strongly condemned Israel's attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. Following the attack, which he called a "clear violation of international law," he stated that Israel would be recognized as a genocidal state and face sanctions. The confederation declared its solidarity with the Palestinian people.

The Official Gazette dated July 24, 2025, published new laws, presidential decrees, and regulations. SCT rates, land consolidation, industrial zone declarations, and international agreements were among the notable headlines.

Memur-Sen announces its continued leadership in public sector unionism with 1,078,831 members, emphasizing its role in advocating for rights, social justice, and humanitarian aid. The confederation expresses gratitude to members as it prepares for the 8th Collective Bargaining period.

Türk-İş has launched nationwide protests starting June 24 against the government's 16% wage offer for public workers, including work stoppages and rallies across 81 provinces. Hak-İş remains silent on direct action.

KESK Co-President Ayfer Koçak addressed the UNISON annual conference in England, speaking on Turkey and Middle East labor issues, including KHK dismissals, the upcoming CBA process, and pressures/trustee appointments on municipalities.

HAK-İŞ condemned Israel's attack on Iran as a "clear assault on regional peace." Chairman Mahmut Arslan stated that international law was disregarded and civilians targeted, calling for urgent intervention from the UN and the international community.

BM, İsrail'i Batı Şeria'da diplomatlara ateş açma iddialarını soruşturmaya çağırırken, Washington D.C.'de İsrail Büyükelçiliği çalışanlarına yönelik saldırıda 2 kişi hayatını kaybetti. Saldırganın "Gazze için yaptım" sözleri, gerilimi küresel çapta tırmandırıyor.