The Government’s Decision to Postpone the Strike Met with Reactions
In a significant move during the economic rights battle, the United Metal Workers’ Union announced a decision to start a strike, citing threats to union rights and freedoms. However, the AKP government, through a midnight decree, postponed this strike by deeming it a threat to national security.
The activities led by unions to advocate for workers’ rights and improve working conditions are frequently obstructed by political authorities’ decisions. The intervention against United Metal Workers’ Union’s strike decision has been harshly criticized by labor organizations and union representatives.
Union officials expressed that this decision is a severe blow to workers’ rights to a humane living, work rights, and union freedoms. They also voiced concerns that this situation will lead to a decline in workers’ living standards.
United Metal Workers’ Union emphasized that they will continue their struggle and that accepting this decision is out of the question. They called on workers to stand in solidarity for a fairer living standard.