Implementing human rights due diligence in Türkiye's auto supply chains15 May, 2025Building on the momentum of the workshop held in November last year, key stakeholders in the auto sector from Türkiye and Germany met in Ankara on 28–29 April for the second meeting of the multi-stakeholder dialogue platform. The aim is to promote and implement the principles and instruments of HRDD, particularly in the world of work and regarding trade union rights.
Democracy must be defended and respected in Türkiye23 April, 2025On March 19 2025, following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, protests broke out across the country just before he was endorsed as the Presidential Candidate for the main opposition party with 15,5 million popular vote for the next elections, at the latest in 2028. İmamoğlu is not alone as other opposition politicians and municipal officials have found themselves targeted.
Winning matters: our union wins in 2024 give us hope for the future27 February, 2025In times of uncertainty, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the challenges we face. Attacks on labour rights, corporate greed, political instability and economic hardship can make the road ahead seem insurmountable. But if there’s one thing we must remind ourselves of as a movement, it is this: we win.
Turkish metal workers continue to resist10 January, 2025Defying the Presidential strike ban, United Metalworkers’ Union (Birlesik Metal-Is) members continue their strike with unity, solidarity and resolve.
Türkiye: metalworkers’ strike banned again17 December, 2024Strike actions by Turkish metalworkers at major companies, including GE Grid Solutions, Hitachi Electric, Schneider Electric and Arıtaş, have been brought to a halt following a Presidential decree banning the strikes on the grounds of national security. IndustriALL Global Union and industriAll Europe condemn the ban which affects ten factories in four companies and urge the employers to not honour this attack on democracy and workers' fundamental rights.
Afrontando los retos de la cadena de suministro automotriz en Turquía2 December, 2024Ante la nueva legislación sobre diligencia debida en materia de derechos humanos de Alemania y la UE, así como el papel importante que desempeña Turquía en las cadenas de suministro mundiales de la industria automotriz, se realizó un taller que brindó la oportunidad de abordar los retos sistémicos en el ámbito de los derechos laborales entre las principales partes interesadas y desarrollar soluciones sostenibles y colaborativas.
Colaboración mundial por los derechos de los trabajadores29 November, 2024Los días 24 y 25 de noviembre, dirigentes sindicales de las fábricas de Coats de todo el mundo se reunieron en Mudanya, Turquía, para celebrar la 5.ª reunión anual de la red sindical de Coats. El encuentro se centró en las condiciones de trabajo, los retos en la cadena de suministro y la finalización de un proyecto de acuerdo marco global (AMG) con la empresa para garantizar unas normas laborales coherentes en todas sus operaciones.
Striking for rights at As Plastik in Türkiye10 October, 2024Workers at As Plastik in Türkiye went on strike nearly a month ago as negotiations for new collective agreement failed after five months of discussions. According to IndustriALL affiliate Petrol-İş, in addition to refusing to accept the union's demands, the company has dismissed 17 employees for their involvement in union activities, violating both Turkish and international labour laws.
Rubber sector workers say: “if united we can shake the world”.3 October, 2024On 25-26 September, 140 representatives from rubber and tyre unions from across the globe gathered in Turkey to address key issues impacting major multinational companies like Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Pirelli/Prometeon. The focus was on strengthening union power, improving health and safety standards, empowering women, and tackling supply chain challenges.
Türkiye: Steelworkers on strike for more than two months3 September, 2024Workers at Yolbulan Metal San. Tic. Inc. located in Dörtyol district of Hatay province have reached a critical milestone marking 75 days of their strike following a deadlock in collective bargaining negotiations that began in January this year. Despite ongoing efforts to reach an agreement, talks broke down, leading to a strike on June 20, 2024.
