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The 2nd International Keçiören Turkic World Festival concluded with a vibrant ceremony, emphasizing unity and brotherhood. Featuring cultural performances and an AI-powered show, the event gathered Turkic communities and prominent figures.

Turkish Metal Union held an expanded council meeting in Ankara on June 21, 2025, with over 900 representatives. General Chairman Uysal Altundağ stressed unity and the principle of "Produce, Earn, Win" ahead of the challenging collective bargaining process, highlighting member-centric approaches via surveys and field visits.

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.

Türk Eğitim-Sen attended the 100th-anniversary program of the Education and Science Workers' Union of Kyrgyzstan. The delegation emphasized the importance of friendship and trade union solidarity between the two countries, delivering a speech inspired by the writer Cengiz Aitmatov.

UAMİF's 59th Central Committee, led by Uysal Altundağ, convened in Ankara. The summit, attended by Minister Vedat Işıkhan, addressed global economic challenges, emphasized peace, and highlighted worker solidarity.

Gaziantep celebrated Europe Day for the first time with the EU Delegation to Türkiye. Events filled with unity and solidarity brought European values to life. Watch the short film highlighting the celebrations.

Birleşik Metal-İş Union visited Gübretaş workers on their 9-day strike in Manisa, symbolizing growing class solidarity. Leaders emphasized unity against employer impositions and the fight for collective bargaining rights.

Medya-İş Union held a 5-minute silent sit-in with black ribbons in workplaces to protest the Public Framework Protocol (KÇP) process. Public employees conveyed a message of unity against labor devaluation, announcing continued actions until demands are met.

Türk Metal Union Istanbul Branch No. 1 held its 6th Ordinary General Assembly with President Uysal Altundağ, discussing organizational successes, economic challenges, and upcoming collective bargaining, emphasizing unity for workers' rights and a high standard of living.

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.

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.

Memur-Sen and ILC President Ali Yalçın led a critical diplomatic tour to Iran and Iraq, meeting Labour Ministers and top union leaders like Settar Denbous and Ali Rıza Mahcup. The visit, completed on October 7, focused on strengthening trade union solidarity, capacity building, and regional peace. Yalçın emphasized a joint, strong stance against Israeli attacks, stressing that regional stability is possible through labour unity.

Turkish Education-Sen and UAESEB held the Turkic World Education Summit in Ankara. The summit, with its "Education in the Turkic Century" vision, focused on a common curriculum, digital transformation, and union collaboration.

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.

Hak-İş Deputy Chairman Halil Çukutli attended the OATUU Executive Board meeting in Tanzania, where he emphasized international trade union solidarity, called for unhindered humanitarian aid to Gaza, and expressed commitment to strengthening cooperation with Africa.

The "Terror-Free Turkey" commission, established under the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM), will hold its first meeting tomorrow (August 5, 2025) chaired by TBMM Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş. The meeting will define working principles, and representatives from all political parties will share their views.

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.

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.

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."

A Türk Metal Union delegation visited Uzbekistan for the Friendship Festival and held extensive consultations with local unions, strengthening cooperation and showcasing Turkish culture through the ORHOT folk dance group.

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.

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 TES-İŞ Union protested in front of Parliament to draw attention to an employment crisis and energy issues concerning workers at the Yatağan and Kemerköy thermal power plants. The union advocated for the protection of national energy production and employment without harming the environment.

HAK-İŞ Confederation commemorated the 9th anniversary of the July 15 coup attempt by reading a statement in 81 provinces, emphasizing democracy, national will, and their unwavering stance against all forms of terrorism.