Trade unions have launched a campaign to secure political backing for an increase in the minimum wage, pressing authorities for adjustments. The unions are focused on the current minimum wage of 17,002 Liras, which has remained unchanged throughout 2024 without an interim increase. The Labour and Social Security Minister has previously expressed hope for a compromise, saying he hopes a figure will emerge out of the talks which "all sides agree on." The trade unions TÜRK-İŞ, DİSK and HAK-İŞ met with political leaders in Parliament to present their case.
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