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TEKEL Workers Demand Investigation about Union Head

RESISTANCE

TEKEL Workers Demand Investigation about Union Head

Tekel workers complained about Tek Gıda-İş Union Head Türkel. The workers had been beaten after they protested Türkel by throwing eggs at him because he had not kept his promises. Tekel workers from different parts of the country file a complaint in Istanbul today.

30 November 2010 Berivan Tapan

Tekel Workers Have Final Say for End of Resistance

TEKEL RESISTANCE

Tekel Workers Have Final Say for End of Resistance

Four labour unions confederations announced their joint decision to end the resistance in case the Tekel workers decide not to continue. The confederations consider the resistance as a success.

24 February 2010 Tolga Korkut

Prime Minister Erdoğan Meets with Union Confederation

Prime Minister Erdoğan Meets with Union Confederation

Prime Minister Erdoğan invited Türk-İş President Kumlu for talks regarding the Tekel workers on 28 January. The time limit given by six union confederations to take relevant measures elapsed on 26 January.

27 January 2010 Tolga Korkut

No End in Sight for Workers' Protests

WORKERS' RIGHTS

No End in Sight for Workers' Protests

Despite police violence Tekel workers in Ankara are determined in their struggle for employee personal rights which will be abolished in case of privatization. Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions is ready for a general strike. The International Food Workers Union initiated a signature campaign.

22 December 2009 Erhan Üstündağ