Tag: union
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Turkey’s Journalists’ Union Signs Fourth Collective Bargaining Agreement in One Month
The Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) has successfully concluded four initial contracts within a span of one month, as reported by UNI. The European trade union federation for 7 million service workers highlighted that this “quadruple win” for Turkey’s journalists was achieved with the support of UNI’s organizing program. Since late December 2023, UNI affiliate
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BBC journalists in Turkey ‘won’ after historic strike over pay injustice
Journalists at the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) Istanbul bureau have ended their historic strike over pay injustice after declaring that they “have won.” The Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) announced on Jan. 29 that they agreed on a one-year deal with the BBC management in London that includes a 32% annual pay raise and benefits.
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BBC journalists in Turkey go on strike over pay injustice
Journalists at the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) Istanbul bureau launched a strike on Jan. 14, citing the “injustice” by the London-based international media organization’s management displayed during the failed negotiations for a collective labor agreement with Turkey’s Journalists’ Union (TGS). Talks for a collective labor agreement between TGS and BBC had ended without a deal