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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.

The Official Gazette of June 11, 2025, is out. Key content includes the new Ege University Faculty of Dentistry Application and Research Center Regulation, alongside various communiqués and public announcements.

Hak-İş union members protested in Sinop against low wage offers for public workers, declaring "We can't pay our rent, our credit cards." The sit-in highlights workers' disappointment with KÇP negotiations and increasing economic hardship.

TÜRK-İŞ's May 2025 Hunger and Poverty Line research is out: The hunger line for a four-person family hit 25,092 TL, poverty line 81,734 TL. Monthly kitchen inflation was 4.40%.

The Official Gazette (No: 32937) for June 25, 2025, is out. Key highlights include new regulations for the Revenue Administration, Turkish Armed Forces, and Kütahya Health Sciences University, alongside 10 Constitutional Court rulings on political party financial audits.

HAK-İŞ condemned Israel's attack on Iran as a "clear assault on regional peace." Chairman Mahmut Arslan stated that international law was disregarded and civilians targeted, calling for urgent intervention from the UN and the international community.

Private sector teachers in Turkey continued their march to Ankara, protesting low wages and insecure conditions in Pendik. They demand equal rights, a base salary law, and job security, highlighting their struggle against the devaluation of labor.

San Isidro İstinaf Mahkemesi'nin FATE fabrikasını 7 aydır işgal eden işçiler için verdiği yeni tahliye kararına CTA ve SUTNA sendikaları karşı çıktı.

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.

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

HAK-İŞ and the General Federation of Trade Unions of Syria signed a cooperation agreement in Ankara, discussing joint projects, the situation of Syrian refugees, and issuing a strong joint condemnation of Israeli attacks.

Eğitim-Sen Adana Branch's panel featured Prof. Dr. Adnan Gümüş criticizing MESEM as "state-backed institutionalization of child labor with high school diplomas." The discussion delved into funding misuse and the exploitative nature of the system.

HAK-İŞ General President Mahmut Arslan announced action decisions in response to insufficient offers in the KÇP process during the Women's Committee meeting in Ordu. Arslan stressed Turkey's capacity to meet demands, while Fatma Zengin shared successes in organizing female domestic workers.

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.

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.

The July 20, 2025, issue of the Official Gazette published a presidential acting appointment, a regulation change at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, and decisions by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority.

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.

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.

The Birleşik Metal-İş Women’s Commission criticized the “Neighboring Mother” project, stressing that childcare should be provided with quality and free public creches, not temporary solutions, and called on the government to implement a permanent solution.

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.

Türk Metal Union President Uysal Altundağ announced the MESS CBA draft demanding a 38.97% wage increase for the first six months to 140,722 members at the Bursa General Assembly. He emphasized union democracy and a firm resolve to claim full rights as negotiations start on October 13. Selda Tekman re-elected Branch President.

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.

HAK-İŞ and Hizmet-İş Union signed a National Occupational Standard Protocol with MYK for domestic workers in Turkey. This historic agreement aims to combat informal employment, ensure dignified working conditions, and boost unionization among the country's domestic helpers.

Steam boiler exploded at Behram Halı factory in Gaziantep 2nd OSB: 7 workers injured. It was claimed that the workers had reported the fault before. Strong reaction to negligence from union and party.