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State Council Demands Annulment of 4C Regulation

State Council Demands Annulment of 4C Regulation

The State Council decided that the 4C regulation, subject to a trial opened by Tekel workers, is contrary to the law. The Council applied to the Constitutional Court to annul the article.

26 March 2010 Tolga Korkut

State Council Decision in Favour of Tekel Workers

TEKEL RESISTANCE

State Council Decision in Favour of Tekel Workers

TekGıda-İş decided that the Tekel workers should strike the tent in Ankara. Union President Türkel announced a 1,000 people meeting at Türk-İş for 1 April. He called the government to abolish the 4C implementation until then.

3 March 2010 Tolga Korkut

Turkey on the Streets for Tekel Workers

GENERAL STRIKE FOR TEKEL WORKERS

Turkey on the Streets for Tekel Workers

Tens of thousands of people used their right not to work for one day and supported the struggle of the Tekel workers in a general strike. For Türk-İş President Kumlu it was a successful protest action withstanding the pressure of officials and employers.

5 February 2010 Tolga Korkut,Burçin Belge,Bawer Çakır

Millions of People Stop Work for Tekel Workers

GENERAL STRIKE ON 4 FEBRUARY

Millions of People Stop Work for Tekel Workers

Millions of members of six union confederations join the general strike to support Tekel workers in their struggle for job security and take action against the pressure imposed to the workers. Türk-İş President Kumlu repeated the request to protect the workers' employee personal rights.

4 February 2010 Tolga Korkut,Bawer Çakır

"General Action" of Tekel Workers on 4 February

CONFEDERATIONS TOOK DECISION

"General Action" of Tekel Workers on 4 February

The six trade union confederations representing the interests of the Tekel workers in Ankara decided to go for a "general action" on 4 February. The decision was taken after the government did not step back from temporary employment of the workers.

3 February 2010 Tolga Korkut

"General Action" of Tekel Workers on 4 February

CONFEDERATIONS TOOK DECISION

"General Action" of Tekel Workers on 4 February

The six trade union confederations representing the interests of the Tekel workers in Ankara decided to go for a "general action" on 4 February. The decision was taken after the government did not step back from temporary employment of the workers.

3 February 2010 Tolga Korkut

Minister Yazıcı Holds on to Disadvantageous 4C Regulation

TEKEL WORKERS

Minister Yazıcı Holds on to Disadvantageous 4C Regulation

Prime Minister Erdoğan assigned a group of ministers to study all possibilities within the 4C regulations for all workers. As far as the resisting Tekel workers are concerned, Minister Yazıcı does not see any alternative but the disadvantageous 4C regulation.

1 February 2010 Tolga Korkut

Will Hunger Strike of Tekel Workers Lead to General Strike?

Will Hunger Strike of Tekel Workers Lead to General Strike?

Worker Yaşar from the Tek Gıda-İş union: "The workers expect the confederations to put a general strike on the agenda. There is no area left that was not attacked by the government. The hunger strike was our last resort. If I died today, my children would benefit from a higher pension".

22 January 2010 Tolga Korkut

Tekel Workers Crack Heads of Union Confederation for General Strike

WORKERS' STRUGGLE FOR THEIR RIGHTS

Tekel Workers Crack Heads of Union Confederation for General Strike

Thousands of Tekel workers called for a general strike in Ankara after another protest march on Suday. The workers occupied the Türk-İş building after the unions federation executives had not made the expected announcement regarding a full scale strike.

18 January 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

TEKEL Workers Determined to Continue Action

TEKEL Workers Determined to Continue Action

TEKEL workers decided to carry on with their protest actions for the protection of personal employers rights started 25 days ago. The ballot was decided in favour of the resistance by the vast majority of workers. The struggle for the workers' rights will be extended both in time and dimension.

8 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Ballot for TEKEL Workers - End of Resistance?

Ballot for TEKEL Workers - End of Resistance?

12,000 TEKEL workers are going to vote for the continuation or the end of their resistance taken up 23 days ago in Ankara. Amaç from the Tek Gıda-İş union claims, "Erdoğan said 'They are on the streets because of provocations'. We want to highlight the workers' right to self-determination".

6 January 2010 Bawer Çakır

Resistance of TEKEL Workers Supported by Union Confederations

TEKEL WORKERS RESISTANCE - 11TH DAY

Resistance of TEKEL Workers Supported by Union Confederations

In order to support the resistance of TEKEL workers, unions affiliated with Türk-İş, DİSK and KESK interrupted work for 1 hour on Friday, 25 December. The 3 union confederations pronounced to repeat their action every Friday as a warning to the government.

28 December 2009 Bawer Çakır