On October 25, unionized workers affiliated with Turk-Is, the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions, are set to demonstrate outside the Ministry of Justice in Ankara. This demonstration is part of an ongoing movement demanding reforms to improve wages and employee rights amid rising inflation and high tax burdens. Workers are calling for fair adjustments to address the cost-of-living increase, aiming to protect purchasing power and advocate for tax reforms that would alleviate financial strain on employees.
Participants seek wage increases that align with inflation rates and a restructuring of the tax system to ensure fairer contributions, emphasizing the need to safeguard workers’ rights and living standards.
In recent weeks, large demonstrations have taken place, particularly in Anadolu Square in Ankara, gathering thousands of protesters carrying banners demanding “economic justice” and stronger wage protections. The Turk-Is union is also advocating for protection against unfair dismissals, improved employee benefits, and a pension review to address the gap between the pensions of older and younger generations. Due to the expected large turnout at the October 25 protest, enhanced security measures and localized traffic disruptions are anticipated around the Ministry of Justice.
This movement reflects growing frustration among employees in public, defense, and infrastructure sectors, who are demanding increased government support to offset the effects of the economic crisis.
