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DİSK-AR: 90 Percent of Workers are Non-Union

DİSK-AR: 90 Percent of Workers are Non-Union

According to the 2019 report of the DİSK-AR, only 7 percent of the workers benefit from collective labor agreements. Women's unionization rate is significantly less than men's.

27 February 2019

‘Unhealthy Working Conditions, Occupational Homicides, Long Working Hours in 3rd Airport’

REPORT BY HDP

‘Unhealthy Working Conditions, Occupational Homicides, Long Working Hours in 3rd Airport’

The HDP has presented its report regarding the workers’ rights violations in the construction of the 3rd Airport in İstanbul. According to the report, at least 37 occupational homicides have taken place in the construction.

28 September 2018

3 Workers Died Per Day in April

3 Workers Died Per Day in April

According to Workers' Health and Safety Council report, at least 87 workers died in April. Deaths were mostly in construction, mining and energy sectors.

Turkish Workers: Many Hours, Little Leave

Turkish Workers: Many Hours, Little Leave

The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions Research Institute released the "Report on Working Hours". Turkish workers work longer hours and do more extra hours than workers in other countries. At the same time, their right to paid leave is extremely restricted in international comparison.

4 May 2011 Istanbul