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Koop-İş Union strongly protested Dyson's attempts to block unionization and collective bargaining rights for its members in Turkey, citing an ongoing "meaningless" legal objection. Backed by TÜRK-İŞ and UNI Global Union, Koop-İş demands Dyson end the illegality and sit at the negotiating table for a collective bargaining agreement.

Türk Metal Union celebrates its 62nd anniversary on July 10, 1963. As Turkey's largest organized labor force with nearly 300,000 members, the union continues its mission to defend metalworkers' rights, enhance their welfare, and strengthen international solidarity.

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.

Türk Haber-Sen Ankara 5 Nolu RTÜK Branch held its 1st Ordinary General Assembly. Çağatay Karaca was elected president in the congress, which saw broad participation from RTÜK, the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, TRT, and PTT. The union's struggle for public employees' rights in the communication sector is expected to strengthen in the new term.

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.

Petrol-İş Union commemorated the 55th anniversary of the June 15-16, 1970 Resistance, a historic labor uprising in Turkey against union restrictions, remembering fallen members like Yaşar Yıldırım and emphasizing the ongoing struggle for workers' rights and democracy.

Petrol-İş Union initiated a strike at Reckitt Benckiser's Tuzla factory on May 27, 2025. 80 workers halted production after a failure to agree on wages and social rights. The union calls on the employer for a fair CBA.

İnşaat-İş and Yapı-Yol İş Unions secured a major victory at the Referans Pendik site, ensuring all member rights were fully paid. Union organization's power successfully safeguarded worker entitlements in construction.

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.

Birleşik Kamu-İş Confederation declared from Antalya that "the workers will have their say" in the 8th Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations, signaling a strong stance for public employees' rights.

KESK Co-Chair Ayfer Koçak and General Secretary Sevgi Yılmaz joined the "I Need Peace Women's Initiative" protest in front of the TBMM, calling for "Parliament to Duty!" Women from across Turkey demanded urgent steps for a legal basis for peace.

Birleşik Metal-İş Presidents' Board met to discuss national, working class, and union agendas, focusing on MESS Collective Bargaining Agreement preparations and economic/political developments. Strategies for the upcoming period were planned.

Police intervened in a 125-day protest by the Hizmet-İş Union in front of the Altındağ Municipality in Ankara. Union leaders allege workers were assaulted and vowed to continue the struggle until all fired workers are reinstated.

Birleşik Metal-İş members at Smart Solar went on strike on October 22, 2025, after the employer offered only a net 3,000 TL raise in CBA talks despite the company's high profits. The union stated the offer disregarded the workers' struggle against soaring inflation and rent, and pledged continued support for the strike to secure fair compensation.

Birleşik Metal-İş General President Özkan Atar vows to lead 160,000 metal workers against economic attacks, strike bans, and pro-capital policies. Atar called for continued struggle and solidarity for workers' rights.

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 Çorlu Branch held its 1st Ordinary General Assembly with the participation of General Chairman Uysal Altundağ. Altundağ: Our branches are our castles, we get stronger as we unite with our members. New management elected with a single list.

Birleşik Kamu-İş and Eğitim-İş Union held a press conference in front of the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) to announce their demands for the 8th Term Collective Bargaining. The Confederation warned the government, stating, "The 8th Term will be what the workers say!", vowing to continue the fight for education employees' rights.

Birleşik Metal-İş women shared experiences in İzmir for #November25. Unionized women will rally in Gebze Kent Square on November 24 for an organized struggle against violence and exploitation. ILO 190 ratification and Istanbul Convention implementation are key demands.

Memur-Sen Women's Commission held its 3rd Turkey Meeting, where Chairman Ali Yalçın and Sıdıka Aydın highlighted women public servants' issues, the importance of family structure, and demands for the 8th Term Collective Bargaining.

HAK-İŞ and HİZMET-İŞ hosted Senegalese trade unionists to discuss the joint struggle against water privatization and enhance international solidarity. The meeting emphasized the importance of water as a public right and future collaborations.

Portakal-Porvil strike ends victoriously after 28 days in Gebze, Turkey. A collective bargaining agreement was signed on June 3, 2025, securing gains for DİSK-affiliated workers. Union thanks solidarity.

TES-İŞ Union successfully concluded collective bargaining negotiations with OEDAŞ (Osman Gazi Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş.). The new agreement preserves and enhances existing rights while securing significant new gains for its members.