Trade unions in Turkey
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There are four national trade union centers in Turkey. The oldest and largest is the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ).
- Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ, founded 1952, 1.75m members)
- Confederation of Revolutionary Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK, founded 1967, 327,000 members)
- Confederation of Turkish Real Trade Unions (HAK-İŞ, founded 1976, 340,000 members)
- Confederation of Public Workers' Unions (KESK, founded 1995, 300,000 members)
| National organization(s) | TÜRK-İŞ, DİSK, HAK-İŞ, KESK |
|---|---|
| International Labour Organization | |
| Turkey is a member of the ILO | |
| Convention ratification | |
| Freedom of Association | 12 July 1993 |
| Right to Organise | 23 January 1952 |
Some unions, such as the KESK-affiliated education union Eğitim-Sen, have witnessed repeated attempts on banning and member imprisonment.[1][2]
See also
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References
- ^ "Turkey: trade unions, crisis, repression". www.tuc.org.uk. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Trade unions in action for the rights of migrant workers". www.ituc-csi.org. 2023-12-15. Retrieved 2024-05-17.