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DİSK-AR’s Nov 2025 report shows a shocking ₺1.8 trillion cumulative wage loss for Turkish workers due to inflation and taxes. With 51.1% of the average salary eroded, DİSK urges workers to unionize for fair wages and tax justice.

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.

DİSK advocates for a minimum wage re-evaluation in July 2025, citing its erosion by inflation, high cost of living, and tax burden. DİSK argues that an increase would boost employment, stimulate the economy, and raise social security revenues.

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.

Turkish Health-Sen strongly protested salary cuts in family medicine, citing up to 20% wage losses due to patient non-attendance and faulty HYP regulations. The union urged the Ministry of Health for immediate action to stop these unacceptable deductions.

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.

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.