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A101 supermarket labor protests in Turkey

Overview

Workers at the A101 supermarket chain in Turkey, represented by the DİSK/Sosyal-İş Union, have initiated a series of simultaneous protests to demand improved working conditions and labor rights.

In mid-October 2026, demonstrations occurred across eight locations, including Istanbul, İzmir, and Antalya. Workers primarily demanded access to water, increased meal allowances to address the cost of living, and the right to sit and rest during shifts.

By early November 2026, the movement expanded to 15 stores across 11 provinces. In addition to previous demands, workers reported being forced to perform multiple roles, such as cashiers handling heavy lifting and cleaning. The union also raised grievances regarding unpaid overtime during opening and closing procedures, violations of the legal 45-hour weekly work limit, and alleged systemic mobbing and labor exploitation despite reported company profits.

Entities

A101 · Semiha Güler · Sosyal-İş Union · Turkey · DİSK

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    A101 workers protest working conditions across 11 Turkish provinces

    A101 employees in 11 Turkish provinces are protesting for better working conditions, including free water, meal allowances, and the right to sit during shifts.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    A101 workers launch simultaneous protests across Turkey

    A101 supermarket workers in Turkey, represented by the DİSK/Sosyal-İş Union, are holding simultaneous protests across eight locations demanding better meal allowances, water access, and rest rights.

Sources

cumhuriyet.com.tr · habereguven.com · malabadigazetesi.com · ozgurgelecek3.net