Memur-Sen President Yalçın's Clear Call: "Abolish Interviews in the Public Personnel System, Prioritize Merit!" - Comprehensive Reform Package Announced

Speaking at the launch of the confederation's comprehensive report titled "Public Personnel System: History-Assessment-Proposal," Yalçın emphasized that the focus of the reform should be "the abolition of interviews" and the establishment of a "merit-based" system. Yalçın also shared concrete solution proposals with the public in many areas, from justice in retirement to a fair salary system, from working conditions to social rights.  

"The Current System Has Lost Its Function, A New Structure Is Essential!"

Ali Yalçın argued that the current public personnel system has become inextricable and unable to fulfill its basic functions due to partial regulations and additions made over the years. "A new, holistic structure is needed to improve the system, ensure justice, and meet the expectations of both the state and public officials," said Yalçın, emphasizing that reform is no longer a choice but a necessity.  

At the Heart of the Reform: Abolition of Interviews and Merit

At the forefront of Memur-Sen's reform proposals is the abolition of the interview system applied in public recruitment and promotion. Yalçın stated that interviews lead to subjectivity and undermine the principle of merit, demanding the introduction of a completely fair system based on objective criteria that measure knowledge and ability. He emphasized that the uncompromising application of the principles of merit and career is indispensable for efficient and effective public service.  

Justice in Retirement: "75% of Salary Should Be the Rule"

Drawing attention to the grievances experienced by public officials in their retirement, Yalçın said that the gap between the working salary and the retirement salary should be closed. Stating that this difference reduces the attractiveness of public service, Yalçın made a clear demand: "Retirement salaries should be at least 75% of the working salary, and this should be a rule. In addition, social benefits such as spouse and child support should continue uninterrupted in retirement."  

Fair Wage System: "Single Coefficient Model" Proposal

Referring to the complexity and injustices of the current salary system, Yalçın argued that the principle of "equal pay for equal work" creates the opposite of equality in practice. As a solution, he proposed creating a new wage model for all public officials based on "a single coefficient, fair, transparent, predictable, and taking into account the living conditions of the day."  

Demands for Improvement in Working Conditions and Social Rights

Yalçın demanded deterrent legal regulations and effective supervision mechanisms against the increasing incidents of violence against public officials. He stated that occupational health and safety standards should be raised and disciplinary processes should be made fair. In addition, he emphasized that flexible working models that will establish work-family life balance, increased annual and other leave periods, and the protection of secure employment should be supported as required by modern working life. Expanding the scope of the 3600 additional indicator regulation, widespread childcare support, positive discrimination for disabled public officials, and a disciplinary amnesty were also among Memur-Sen's other demands.  

"Collective Agreement Decisions Must Be Implemented Fully"

At the end of his speech, Ali Yalçın stated that the provisions of the signed collective agreements are not fully implemented in practice, and concluded by saying, "Collective agreement decisions must be implemented fully, and strong union security must be provided for public officials." It was stated that Memur-Sen's report and proposals constitute a roadmap for the future of the public personnel system.