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Labor Day rallies in İstanbul lead to detentions

Labor Day rallies in İstanbul lead to detentions

Numerous people have been apprehended in Turkey's metropolis while holding rallies, gatherings, and marches.

1 May 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Ruken Tuncel,Duygu Yılmaz

Uproar in front of Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions

Uproar in front of Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions

An uproar broke out between dismissed Oya Baydak, her supporters from Revolutionary Workers’ Movement and members of General Service Workers.

Ford Otosan Disagreement Continues

Ford Otosan Disagreement Continues

Ford Otosan strikes in Kocaeli and Eskişehir provinces continue. Workers haven’t made an agreement with employers, yet.

Metal Workers Go On Strike in Turkey

Metal Workers Go On Strike in Turkey

Metal workers have been on strike for five days. TOFAŞ, Coşkunözü and MAKO workers joined Renault workers in Bursa province.

18 May 2015 Nilay Vardar

5 Arrests after Protests in Istanbul

5 Arrests after Protests in Istanbul

5 persons were arrested after a total of 42 people were taken into custody in the protest against the ongoing detention of elected MP Dicle and other elected deputies. Apparently, the police used a stun gun against the demonstrating politicians.

Independent Deputies Stay in Prison

Independent Deputies Stay in Prison

The release of independent deputies of the Labour, Democracy and Freedom Block, among them Hatip Dicle, was rejected. The police massively intervened against political protestors in Istanbul. More than 20 people were taken into police custody, many were injured.

Ertuğrul Kürkçü in Parliament

Ertuğrul Kürkçü in Parliament

Ertuğrul Kürkçü, independent candidate of the Labour, Democracy and Freedom Block in Mersin, will go to parliament. In his initial statement made to bianet, he assessed the outcome of the elections for the Block in particular and for Turkey in general.

13 June 2011 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Unrest during Run-Up to Parliamentary Elections

Unrest during Run-Up to Parliamentary Elections

Supporters of independent candidates Emrullah Bingül and Levent Tüzel in Izmit and Istanbul were beaten and attacked with knives by members of a nationalist youth organization. Both candidates are affiliated with the Labour, Democracy and Freedom Block.

31 May 2011 Ekin Karaca

Attacks on Offices of Independent Candidates

RUN-UP TO PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS

Attacks on Offices of Independent Candidates

Two election offices of the Labour, Democracy and Freedom Block were demolished in Mersin; the police did not take any action. One office in Istanbul was damaged. Istanbul Candidate Önder was personally attacked.

Election Office of Independent Candidate in Mersin Demolished

RUN-UP TO GENERAL ELECTIONS

Election Office of Independent Candidate in Mersin Demolished

After the temporary ban of 12 independent candidates from the general elections in June, now the election office of independent candidate Kürkçü from the Labour, Democracy and Freedom Block was demolished. Kürkçü called the authorities to duty.

Confederation of Labour Unions: No Reason to Celebrate in 2009

TÜRK-İŞ: 2009 REVIEW

Confederation of Labour Unions: No Reason to Celebrate in 2009

According to the Turkish Confederation of Labour Unions, 2009 was once more characterized by labour rights violations, extortion of rights and police interventions against workers seeking their rights. The confederation announced continuous and extended protest actions for 2010.

31 December 2009 Bawer Çakır

Police Violence against Workers Seeking Their Rights

Police Violence against Workers Seeking Their Rights

The Human Rights Foundation Turkey holds the government responsible for the latest violence excesses against striking workers and union members. The foundation described the recent incidents as a "standstill of the law".

21 December 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Women Criticize The New Employment Law

KEİG claims that the new employment law does not address the real issues that will change situation radically in women’s employment and redressing the unfair conditions for the women.

Parliamentary Committee Sees No Violations In May Day Brutality

Parliamentary Committee Sees No Violations In May Day Brutality

The AKP members of the Human Rights Committee reject the proposal to form a subcommittee for the investigation of the May Day incidents to determine the human right violations.

17 May 2008 Kerem Morgül

Women President For Turkey’s Education Union

Turkey’s Education and Science Workers Union elects three women to the new administration, possibly a woman president, an important step in increasing the proportion of the women administrators in Turkish unions.

13 May 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

US Crisis: Capitalists Win, Workers Lose

US Crisis: Capitalists Win, Workers Lose

Turkey has been one of the countries worst affected by the current financial crisis in the USA. Economists Ercan and Tören predict the success of capitalists and a weakening of labour movements.

23 August 2007 Ayça Örer