Some 140 workers at As Plastics, who unionized under the Petroleum Workers' Union (Petrol-İş), went on strike on 19 September after ten workers were fired, halting production at the facility. The workers were offered 100% wage increases if they leave their unions. The company has attempted union busting in the past. Just before the strike vote, on 29 August, the company fired 10 more workers. On 19 September, the workers launched a strike, demanding the reinstatement of the fired union members, the resumption of collective bargaining, and the restoration of workplace peace.
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