To Public Banks “Collective Action” The claim: Competition Board May Take Action for Salary Promotions
Civil Servants Union, applied to the Competition Authority on the allegation that public banks hindered competition in salary promotion tenders. Union, He claimed that public banks acted within the framework of an agreement and prevented public employees from receiving a fair promotion.
Tender Processes Under the Focus
Union's complaint, Türkiye Ziraat Bank, Türkiye Halk Bank, It contains serious allegations regarding the behavior of Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası and participation banks in salary promotion tenders.. According to the observations made, It is stated that in tenders where many public banks can participate, usually only one bank bids.. Moreover, to a bank that has a promotional agreement with an institution, It is claimed that other banks did not make offers during the agreement period.
According to the union, this situation, indicates concerted action or collusion between banks. this situation, It causes free competition to disappear and public employees to not receive promotions in line with current market conditions..
Alleged Violation of Competition Law
On application, 4054 Law on the Protection of Competition No. 4. Reference was made to the article. This article, anti-competitive, prohibits any agreement or action that restricts or impairs. Union, In this context, he requested that the relevant banks be investigated whether they violated the law and, if a violation is detected, a fine of up to 10% of their annual gross income be imposed..
Message from the Union to Public Employees
Civil Servants Union, With this initiative, they show their determination to protect the rights of public employees. In the statement, “First the People, Then the Bank” From public banks using slogans such as, It was emphasized that they are expected to provide the best conditions for public employees. Union, He stated that they are struggling to make offers in line with current market values in promotional tenders..
Union officials stated that they will follow up the issue, “If we succeed, everyone will win” He gave a message of unity and solidarity to the public by saying.
