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301 Miners Who Lost Their Lives in Soma Commemorated

301 Miners Who Lost Their Lives in Soma Commemorated

Yesterday marked the sixth anniversary of Soma mine explosion that claimed the lives of 301 workers. The deceased miners have been commemorated by their loved ones, rights and occupational organizations: “Wheels are turning, workers are dying.”

Turkey's Measures Against Poverty in Pandemic 'Inadequate Compared to Other Countries'

Turkey's Measures Against Poverty in Pandemic 'Inadequate Compared to Other Countries'

The Genel-İş union has released a comparative report of several countries' economic measures during the coronavirus pandemic.

6th Year of Occupational Homicide in Soma Mine: ‘Our Struggle will Continue’

6th Year of Occupational Homicide in Soma Mine: ‘Our Struggle will Continue’

It has been six years since 301 miners lost their lives in a mine explosion in Soma, Manisa. Releasing a statement on this occasion, the Soma 301 Miners’ Social Aid Association has said, “We will keep on seeking justice for everyone in this country.”

Soma Commemoration Banned by Ankara Governor’s Office

Soma Commemoration Banned by Ankara Governor’s Office

The symbolic commemoration to be held in memory of 301 miners who died in Soma six years ago has been banned by Ankara Governor’s Office. Four occupational organizations previously requested permission to hold a ceremony at the Miner Memorial.

‘Broad Unemployment Could Reach 16 Million in Turkey in the Aftermath of Covid-19’

‘Broad Unemployment Could Reach 16 Million in Turkey in the Aftermath of Covid-19’

According to a recent report by the Research Center of DİSK Confederation, the broad unemployment in Turkey was 8 million 427 thousand in February. The highest unemployment was recorded among young women in urban areas with 36 percent.

Turkey's Wealth Fund Becomes a Shareholder of State-Owned VakıfBank

Turkey's Wealth Fund Becomes a Shareholder of State-Owned VakıfBank

The Fund has stated that the core capitals of three state-owned banks will be increased by 21 billion lira. With this increase, it will also become a shareholder of the Vakıfbank.

Banking Agency Removes Three Foreign Banks' FX Transactions Ban

Banking Agency Removes Three Foreign Banks' FX Transactions Ban

The agency had restricted the banks from doing transactions with Turkish lira due to alleged "attacks" on the currency.

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate Stood at 13.6 Percent in February

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate Stood at 13.6 Percent in February

The unemployment decreased by 1.1 percent compared to the same month last year.

Turkey Bars Three Foreign Banks from Foreign Exchange with Turkish Lira

Turkey Bars Three Foreign Banks from Foreign Exchange with Turkish Lira

The move will prevent "transactions and applications that might endanger the operation of banks," said the banking agency.

İSİG Report: Nearly Half of Worker Fatalities in April Caused by Covid-19

İSİG Report: Nearly Half of Worker Fatalities in April Caused by Covid-19

The Health and Safety Labor Watch has released its monthly report on occupational homicides.

Deaths from Occupational Accidents Increased Nearly Five Times in Six Years

Deaths from Occupational Accidents Increased Nearly Five Times in Six Years

In 2019 alone, 1,736 workers died because of occupational accidents, according to TurkStat figures.

Annual Inflation Rate Increases by 10,94 Percent

Annual Inflation Rate Increases by 10,94 Percent

The inflation rate has risen by 0.85 percent compared to the same month last year.

May Day: Union Members Released from Detention in İstanbul

May Day: Union Members Released from Detention in İstanbul

Twenty-five members of the DİSK were detained after attempting to march to Taksim Square.

May Day Celebrated with Social Distancing

May Day Celebrated with Social Distancing

People celebrate the Workers' Day in various parts of the country amid the pandemic.

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

The police have blockaded the DİSK Confederation Central Office in İstanbul in early morning hours today. Attempting to take to Taksim Square to celebrate the May Day, DİSK Chair Çerkezoğlu and 25 others have been detained.

Central Bank Cuts Year-End Inflation Forecast

Central Bank Cuts Year-End Inflation Forecast

The 0.8 percentage point fall was driven by the downward revision in the projections of the output gap and food inflation, the Central Bank governor has said.

Turkey’s Foreign Trade Deficit Increased by 181.6 Percent in March

Turkey’s Foreign Trade Deficit Increased by 181.6 Percent in March

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics shared by the TurkStat, exports decreased by 17.8 percent in March 2020 in comparison with the same month last year, imports have increased by 3.1 percent when compared with March 2019.

‘In None of My Unemployed Periods Did I Feel So Hopeless as Now’

‘In None of My Unemployed Periods Did I Feel So Hopeless as Now’

Having started to work at a tourism agency after being unemployed for over two years, Bülent Demirer has now lost his job due to coronavirus. According to Progressive Tourism Workers Union, there are over three million unemployed people in the sector.

29 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘They Don’t Support You Because You are “Small Business Owner”, But Levy Taxes’

‘They Don’t Support You Because You are “Small Business Owner”, But Levy Taxes’

Özlem Çalışkan is the founder of “Helmeli” homemade food restaurant in İstanbul. Speaking to bianet about work life in the days of Covid-19 pandemic, she says that no one supports women who strive to stand on their own feet in Turkey.

28 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Rate of Covid-19 Cases Among DİSK Members 3.2 Times Higher Than Turkey Average’

‘Rate of Covid-19 Cases Among DİSK Members 3.2 Times Higher Than Turkey Average’

In its third report on the effects of the pandemic on its members, the Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) has shared information about the rate of Covid-19 cases among workers and conditions in workplaces.

Grocery Worker: We Work 12 Hours a Day, Threatened to be Fired if We Speak to Media

Grocery Worker: We Work 12 Hours a Day, Threatened to be Fired if We Speak to Media

An employee at the Şok Market grocery chain has told bianet about their working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.

28 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘No Social Distance in Workplaces, Difficult to Access Disinfectants and Masks’

‘No Social Distance in Workplaces, Difficult to Access Disinfectants and Masks’

In a recent report, the Confederation of Public Workers’ Unions (KESK) has noted that especially the personnel of Family Health Centers are at high risk and urged the authorities to halt work except for the fields that are absolutely necessary.

'Poverty Line' and Food Prices Increase Amid Pandemic

'Poverty Line' and Food Prices Increase Amid Pandemic

The Türk-İş union confederation has released its "Monthly Starvation and Poverty Line Survey."

Intensive Care Worker Mehtap: We are in Protective Overalls for 12 Hours, We Soak Wet

Intensive Care Worker Mehtap: We are in Protective Overalls for 12 Hours, We Soak Wet

Intensive care worker Mehtap tells bianet, “We work as a team. Physicians and nurses treat the patients, we care for them. We clean their bottoms and bodies, comb their hair and shave them. But, Health Minister doesn’t even see us as health workers.”

24 April 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Hotel Worker: We are Put on Unpaid Leave, Now We Don't Even Have Money for Shopping

Hotel Worker: We are Put on Unpaid Leave, Now We Don't Even Have Money for Shopping

"Our boss, who has nine hotels, has a hotel in London, doesn't pay our salaries on the excuse of coronavirus," says a hotel worker in Taksim, a tourist district in İstanbul.

24 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

3,544 Workers Infected with Covid-19 in İstanbul, Says Labor Unions’ Platform

3,544 Workers Infected with Covid-19 in İstanbul, Says Labor Unions’ Platform

İstanbul Labor Union Branches’ Platform has announced that 2,902 workers suspected to have contracted coronavirus are in quarantine in İstanbul while 34 workers have so far died of the disease in the city.

Those Who Work During Pandemic Speak out

Those Who Work During Pandemic Speak out

Pharmacist Turgay Korkmaz, a worker from the warehouse of an e-commerce website E.E. and Evrensel Newspaper Editor-in-Chief Fatih Polat have spoken to bianet about their work life in Turkey in the days of Covid-19 pandemic.

24 April 2020 Meltem Suat

Central Bank Reduces Policy Interest Rate from 9.75 to 8.75 Percent

Central Bank Reduces Policy Interest Rate from 9.75 to 8.75 Percent

Central Bank has reduced the policy rate (one-week repo auction rate) from 9.75 to 8.75 percent. Referring to the spread of the coronavirus, the bank has indicated that it continues to take expansionary measures in this context.

Infected Shipyard Worker: 'We Asked for a Leave, They Said Ships Need to be Completed'

Infected Shipyard Worker: 'We Asked for a Leave, They Said Ships Need to be Completed'

Despite the pandemic, thousands of workers continue to work at the shipyards in Tuzla, İstanbul.

22 April 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘We Worked During Curfew as Well; It is a Construction Work, is it Really Urgent?’

‘We Worked During Curfew as Well; It is a Construction Work, is it Really Urgent?’

Highway construction worker: “We are told that if we want to leave, we are free to do so. We can, of course, leave. We would rather starve to death than endure so many insults. But we have families, we are not responsible only for ourselves.”

22 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Construction Workers Yusuf, Emre: Contractor Acts Like There Exists No Such Disease

Construction Workers Yusuf, Emre: Contractor Acts Like There Exists No Such Disease

Yusuf and Emre have spoken to bianet: “They gave us a black mask. One of those that you can wash… As gloves, we wear our construction gloves. They put liquid soap at the washbasin, nothing else… If we catch the disease, we will die away from our families.”

21 April 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘Rate of Covid-19 Cases Among Workers At Least 3 Times Higher Than Turkey Average’

‘Rate of Covid-19 Cases Among Workers At Least 3 Times Higher Than Turkey Average’

In its second weekly report on the effects of the pandemic on its members, the DİSK has noted that “as its data only cover unionized workplaces, it is possible to say that the rate of Covid-19 cases is much higher in non-unionized or unregistered ones.”

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