Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey
Turkish trade unions demand release of arrested unionists and journalists

Trade unions in Turkey are calling for the release of dozens of unionists and media workers, arrested in what critics describe as a politically motivated crackdown on social leaders

Turkey announces 55% increase in minimum wage, unions call it inadequate and an election stunt

Consistently high inflation has led to a decrease in purchasing power, and a majority of the working class are struggling to meet their basic needs in Turkey

Turkey minimum wage Turkish left calls minimum wage hike insufficient

After months of negotiations and protests, the right-wing AKP government announced on Thursday that the minimum wage will increase next year to 4,250 Turkish Lira from the current 2,850 Turkish Lira. This is against the unions’ demand of a minimum wage of at least 5,200 Turkish Lira

Turkey workers' protest Trade unions in Turkey call for demonstrations demanding revision in minimum wage

The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey has said that the current national minimum wage is not sufficient for workers to meet their basic needs amid rising prices and an economic crisis intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic