European works council representatives, IndustriALL Global Union and industriAll Europe attended a solidarity event and press conference with Bekaert workers which was organized by joint affiliate Birleşik Metal İş. 400 striking workers stood in front of the Bekaert factory in Izmit. Strike action started 10 days ago following failed negotiations towards a new collective bargaining agreement. Workers asked for an increase that compensates the inflation and reflects the good financial results that have been made by workers in the company.
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