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In Türkiye, labor unions and civil servant confederations are actively intensifying their preparations for large-scale gatherings and demonstrations set to take place in multiple cities across the country as part of the May 1st Labor and Solidarity Day celebrations, emphasizing workers' rights, social justice, and economic 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.

On May 1, Memur-Sen organized a major event at Ankara Anıtpark! The union, advocating for workers’ rights and the protection of labor, called for reforms in Law No. 4688. Fair distribution, union rights, and international solidarity were emphasized!

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.

DİSK's General President Arzu Çerkezoğlu called for the minimum wage to be re-determined in July 2025. Separately, General Secretary Tayfun Görgün attended the Hendek "workplace murder" case, reiterating demands for justice.

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."

DİSK, KESK, TMMOB, and TTB announced in a joint statement in Beşiktaş that they have decided to organize the 2025 May 1st Labor and Solidarity Day under the slogan “We Will Win”, with massive and enthusiastic events across Turkey.

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Türkiye Kamu-Sen President Önder Kahveci evaluated collective bargaining talks, stressing that raises should be based on realized inflation, public employees' share of the budget should be increased, and tax justice must be ensured.

Memur-Sen, as part of the ILC, addressed global and regional issues at a board meeting. President Ali Yalçın emphasized the importance of international solidarity and the collective wisdom of the union movement.

Birleşik Kamu-İş Konfederasyonu reacted to the loss of volunteers' lives in the Bursa forest fire, criticizing incompetence and negligence in public administration. The confederation called for ensuring safety and merit-based appointments.

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.

The International Congress on Labor, Digitalization, and Social Justice, hosted by Memur-Sen, began on April 18, 2025, with participation from 50 confederations, three international organizations, and 200 union representatives from 41 countries.

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.

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

Birleşik Kamu-İş Confederation staged a protest in Trabzon as part of the 8th Term Collective Bargaining negotiations. With the slogan "It will be what the laborer says, not your table!", the protest highlighted eroding wages, tax injustice, and demands for a decent living amidst inflation.

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.

The Official Gazette dated June 19, 2025, features key Turkish legislative, executive, and judicial updates. Highlights include new TBMM committee member selections, Ministry of Justice personnel regulation amendments, cinema sector support, import policy changes, a new e-money license, and a Constitutional Court ruling.

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.

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.

İSİG Assembly reports a shocking 1,566 workplace fatalities in the first nine months of 2025, with 206 deaths in September alone. The highest risks are in agriculture, construction (35% in earthquake zones), and transport.

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.

The "10th Judicial Package" and execution regulation entered into force in the Official Gazette on June 5, 2025. Learn the details of this critical issue, filled with prison reforms, public tenders, new regulations, and key appointments.

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.