Turkey - Work stoppage at refinery - April 30, 2025

Thousands of workers at Tüpraş, the largest oil refinery, staged a work stoppage after negotiations over a collective agreement broke down between the employer, Koç Holding, and the Petroleum Workers' Union (Petrol-İş). The dispute affects about 3,500 workers across Tüpraş's four refineries. The standoff emerged after Koç Holding proposed a 28% wage increase for the first six months and an 18% raise for the following six months, along with a three-year contract. The union rejected the offer as inadequate under current economic conditions. Workers are demanding a two-year contract, with a 71% raise for the first six months and increases of 40% plus an additional 13% for the following periods.

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