Justice for Sinter Metal Workers in Turkey

The International Metalworkers’ Federation and the European Metalworkers’ Federation are calling on Sinter Metal Imalat Sanayi A.Ş to immediately reinstate unjustly dismissed workers, stop violations of rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining, and start negotiations with the union, Birlesik Metal-IS, leading to a fair and just resolution.

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Say no to more rights for "Private Labour Offices" in Turkey

Four days before the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund officials meet with the Turkish Government, Global Unions met with Turkey's Minister for Labour, and lent their support to President Abdullah Gül's veto of a bill giving "Private Labour Offices" broad rights to place temporary workers in enterprises and warned of the dangers that precarious employment poses for society.Oct 02, 2009

Court delays Sinter Metal judgement

Workers demonstrate in Turkey's Taksim Square denouncing the decision of the court arguing, "Justice delayed is Justice denied!"Aug 06, 2009

Affiliates increase pressure on Sinter Metal

IMF and EMF seek an end to the violation of workers' rights at Sinter Metal in Turkey as affiliates reach out to first tier companies that use Sinter Metal components.Jul 03, 2009

IMF, EMF launch joint campaign for Turkish Sinter Metal workers

Continued trade union rights violations at Sinter Metal in Turkey have prompted a joint call to action from the International and European Metalworkers' Federations.Mar 31, 2009

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PHOTO GALLERY: Sinter Metal workers on strike