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Birleşik Kamu-İş Confederation stated that while civil servants, retirees, farmers, and tradesmen face economic hardship, a few holdings and financial companies earn billions in profits, arguing these gains come from workers and laborers, ahead of the 8th Collective Bargaining Round.

Birleşik Kamu-İş Confederation General President Orhan Yıldırım addressed the "Budget Rights for Retirees and Workers" rally in Ankara's Tandoğan Square, criticizing the government's economic policies. Yıldırım declared that the source of poverty is the "Internal Force" (the 23-year ruling party), not external factors.

Türkiye Kamu-Sen President Önder Kahveci reacted to November 2025 inflation data, announcing that the 5% raise given to civil servants and retirees in July was entirely eroded by the 11.21% inflation over five months.

May 2025 inflation data released by TÜİK (1.53% monthly, 35.41% annually) and ENAG (3.66% monthly, 71.23% annually). Rent increase rates are set, and inflation differences for public servants and retirees are clarified.

On Pensioners' Day, Emekli Memur-Sen President Ali Küçükkösen led a protest, demanding the reflection of the 16,150 TL flat-rate pay in pensions, highlighting a 300,000 TL two-year loss for retirees and broader social security injustices.

KESK sharply criticized the current CBA system ahead of the 8th Term negotiations, stating the Arbitration Board is biased. Co-Chair Ayfer Koçak called for a united struggle of public employees for a living wage and strike rights.

Memur-Sen-affiliated unions took to the streets across Turkey to protest the government's low wage increase offer in collective bargaining. The unions demanded a fair offer and compensation for economic losses.

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.

Birleşik Kamu-İş (United Public Workers Union) announced a nationwide strike on Dec 19, 2025. KAMU-AR: Hunger Threshold hit 30,327 TL! Union demands salaries above the 93K TL Poverty Line, fixed income tax at 15%, and comprehensive Seyyanen Zam (fixed increase).

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-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.

Memur-Sen President Ali Yalçın argued that the lowest civil servant salary should be 74,930 TL before collective bargaining. He called on the government to address wage inequality, retiree pensions, and the problems of various professional groups.

The 8th Term Collective Bargaining negotiations have begun, with Türk Eğitim-Sen presenting comprehensive demands to improve the salaries, social, and personal rights of education employees. The union aims to protect past gains and address long-standing issues.

KESK will establish an "alternative collective bargaining table" on Aug 1st outside the Labor Ministry to announce demands for public employees, including strike rights, fair wages, and an end to precarious employment, amid strong criticism of economic policies.

Birleşik Kamu-İş Confederation protested in Samsun, demanding secure employment, fair wages above the poverty line, and criticizing TÜİK's inflation data ahead of the 8th Term Collective Bargaining, also calling for strike rights.

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.

TÜRKİYE KAMU-SEN held its High Consultation Board Meeting, led by Chairman Önder Kahveci, to outline its roadmap for the 8th Term Collective Bargaining. Key demands include additional raises, welfare share, 3600 additional indicator, and a new public personnel regime. The success of Türk Kültür Sanat-Sen was also celebrated.

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.

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.

KESK launches nationwide protests in Samsun, Adana, Izmir, and Van, demanding a "Pro-People Budget" and democracy. The union calls for unity against poverty and the exploitative system.

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.

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.

Türkiye Kamu-Sen announced its demands for the 8th Collective Bargaining Agreement, requesting 40,657 TL for the lowest civil servant salary and 47,481 TL for the average salary, along with comprehensive demands like welfare share, job security, holiday bonuses, and improved social rights.

The Birleşik Kamu-İş Confederation announced its demands for the 8th Collective Bargaining Agreement in a press conference in Bursa. The confederation demanded the right to strike, salaries above the poverty line, and rent support.