The trade union Hava-Is, which represents 14,000 of the airline's 15,800 workers, accused Turkish Airlines of intimidation to undermine a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings. The union said its impact would increase as it gains momentum. There was a heavy police presence at Turkey's busiest airport, where Hava-Is members gathered to hold a protest. Nevertheless, the strike is potentially significant for Turkish Airlines, ranked Europe's fourth-largest by passenger numbers, since sustained action could undermine expansion plans at one of the world's fastest-growing carriers. The union has been negotiating salaries and rest periods for long flights, which do not meet international standards.
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