A major strike has halted production at Alstom’s factory in Bursa, as more than 200 employees walked off the job demanding better pay and benefits. Supported by the Turkish Railway Workers’ Union, workers launched the strike on 20 May after prolonged talks with management failed to yield a collective agreement. Earlier in May, the union had announced plans for industrial action. Talks briefly resumed after the mayor of Bursa stepped in, but the dispute remained unresolved. The union said it remains open to further dialogue if Alstom agrees to reconsider its proposals and address core employee concerns. Workers argue that current wage offers are not competitive in the region.
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