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1 Million More Unemployed in One Year

TÜİK reveals that unemployment rate rose to 15.5 percent in January. One in four youth are jobless.

Over 3 Million Unemployed at Beginning of 2009

Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute shows that the deepening of the crisis has caused an increase in unemployment. In December 2008 alone, 533,000 people lost their jobs.

17 March 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

265 People Losing Jobs in Bursa Every Day

According to trade union confederation Türk-İş, a total of 13,773 workers have been laid off in the first two months of the year.

11 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

Unemployment: Who is Standing in the Queues?

Unemployment: Who is Standing in the Queues?

Sebahattin became ill and was dismissed without compensation. Ayşe is trying to get through red tape to receive unemployment benefits. Adnan has found out that he will not receive benefits, as he has not paid enough contributions.

18 February 2009 Tolga Korkut,Bawer Çakır

"Psychological Support Needed for the Unemployed"

Turkish Psychiatry Association calls for free and accessible preventive mental health services for all, warning against a widespread social problem caused by rising unemployment.

17 February 2009

"Crisis Doesn't Justify Unemployment, It's Capitalism"

Official figures reveal 645 thousand more unemployed in November last year. "Import depended production means capitalism itself is to blame for unemployment" says Prof. Ercan. "A comprehensive struggle is needed to transform government policies."

16 February 2009 Tolga Korkut

Official Figures Reveal Nearly 3 Million Unemployed

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the data of November 2008. Unemployment has risen among young people, and the total number of unemployed is nearly three million.

16 February 2009

“We Will Not Pay for The Crisis” Vow İstanbul Workers

“We Will Not Pay for The Crisis” Vow İstanbul Workers

Some 40,000 workers rally in Kadıköy, Istanbul, in the weekend to protest against paying the price for global capitalist crisis. There were clashes between members of the right-wing and left-wing metal workrs unions.

16 February 2009 Emine Özcan,Bawer Çakır

Workers to Protest Against Paying The Price for The Crisis

Workers to Protest Against Paying The Price for The Crisis

Labour organisations and trade unions have called on workers to take part in a demonstration against unemployment and corruption on Sunday in Kadıköy, Istanbul.

11 February 2009 Bawer Çakır

ILO: Crisis Will Cost Up to 50 Million Jobs

ILO: Crisis Will Cost Up to 50 Million Jobs

In a press statement published on their website, the International Labour Office predicts a steep rise in global unemployment. Their predictions range from a loss of 18 to 50 million jobs worldwide.

29 January 2009

Crisis Will Increase Child Labour

Crisis Will Increase Child Labour

An increase in poverty will lead to more children working. Children’s centres need to be improved to prevent children from working in the street and education support must be a priority.

28 January 2009 Ercüment Erbay

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