TÜRK-İŞ Presidential Board Meeting: Attention was drawn to the Problems of Working Life, Especially Minimum Wage and Tax!
November 4th 2025, Ankara
Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ) Board of Presidents, came together today at the Confederation Headquarters and discussed the current problems of working life.. The main agenda items of the meeting were minimum wage, created tax injustice and union rights.
Making a statement after the meeting, TÜRK-İŞ Chairman Ergün Atalay, Emphasizing the injustice in the structure of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission: “If the regulation does not change, we are at the same point.. We disagree. But the problem of minimum wage earners, We continue to talk about your problems every day. If the regulation changes as soon as possible, we will convene the Board of Presidents again.. "We will act according to the decision of the board," he said..
Important Decisions and Requests from the Board of Presidents
In the published Declaration, The important issues and demands determined by the TÜRK-İŞ Board of Presidents regarding working life are listed as follows::
Requirement for Participation in the Minimum Wage Determination Commission: TÜRK-İŞ, Stating that the current structure of the Commission is undemocratic, Unless there is a change in the structure 2026 He reiterated that he will not participate in the minimum wage negotiations in 2018.. It was noted that despite the opposition from the workers' side, decisions were mostly made by employers and the government..
Criticism of the Supreme Arbitration Board Structure: It was stated that the current structure of the Board was deficient in terms of representational justice and democratic participation principles, and the problems in worker representation were requested to be resolved..
Income Inequality and Minimum Wage Emphasis: Stating that the inequality in income distribution has deepened, It was noted that the minimum wage has transformed from a base wage into a general wage standard and should be determined at a level that befits human dignity..
Demand for Justice in Taxation: It was requested that the tax tariff and rates be rearranged in favor of wage earners in order to remove the heavy tax burden on wage earners and to prevent income loss due to increasing tax brackets during the year..
Union Rights and the Right to Strike: Dismissal of union members, It was emphasized that obstacles to union rights, such as the use of authority objections as a distraction tool, should be removed and labor legislation should be harmonized with ILO norms..
Staffing Problems and Subcontracted Workers: 696 Wage of workers who became permanent staff with the Decree Law no., It was requested to eliminate the deficiencies in bonuses and personal rights and to include subcontracted workers outside the scope of the Decree Law in the public sector..
To the Supplementary Pension System (TES) Opposition: Instead of solving the financing problem of social security, TES, Stating that it carries the risk of transferring public liability to individuals, Strengthening of the public pension system was requested.
Start of Insurance for Apprentices and Interns: Mentioning the grievance of not counting the beginning of retirement due to long-term insurance premiums not paid during apprenticeship and traineeship periods., A call was made for a legal regulation that will ensure that these periods are accepted as the beginning of the retirement account..
EYT Victimization: 8 September 1999 with post-insurance entry, “by one day” It was stated that legal regulations should be made to eliminate the grievances of those who are deprived of their right to retirement..
Bank Promotions: By ending the practice of not reflecting bank promotions to workers in the private sector and subcontractors, It was requested that the entire amount be transferred to the employees.
TÜRK-İŞ, He announced to the public that he will follow up all these problems and will continue his fight to protect the rights of employees with determination..
