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Turkish public workers are demanding a strike against a 17% wage offer, calling it a "poverty wage" amid soaring inflation, doubled rents, and significant price hikes for essentials. They urge unions to act by July 15th.

KESK Co-Chair Ayfer Koçak made a strong statement in Gaziantep, demanding real collective bargaining with the right to strike, wages above the poverty line, secure employment, and a democratic working life for public employees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 17-day strike initiated by the Koop-İş Union at Swatch Group Turkey stores concluded successfully with major improvements in wages and social benefits. Chairman Eyüp Alemdar invited all shopping mall employees to unionize.

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.

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).