# Eğitim-Bir-Sen union election processes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eitim-bir-sen-union-election-processes
> Updated: 2026-09-28T16:43:17.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4.

The labor union Eğitim-Bir-Sen has continued its 8th Ordinary General Assembly through various stages of delegate elections across Turkey.

In late September, the election process moved into delegate phases in Sivas and Muğla. In Sivas, the 2nd Branch conducted a three-candidate race, with preliminary results from the Sivas Science and Technology University ballot showing Serdal Berkil receiving 11 votes and Gazi Sonkur receiving 6 votes out of 17 available delegates.

By September 25-26, the election process expanded to Adana, Nevşehir, and Sivas. In Adana, the union implemented the ‘EBS Digital Platform’ for the first time to facilitate voting. Branch President Mustafa Sarıgeçili stated that this digital infrastructure allowed members to use smartphones to identify polling stations and ballot numbers, which enhanced ‘transparency and organizational speed.’ In Nevşehir, Branch President Harun Öcal reported that delegate elections concluded with high participation and ‘democratic maturity.’

Following these stages, the Manisa 1 No’lu Branch completed its delegate elections across 17 districts and the metropolitan representative office. Branch President Ahmet Yasav described the process as a ‘democracy feast,’ noting that the elections were conducted in a transparent, peaceful, and secure environment. He emphasized that the members' expressed will will shape the future direction of the organization.

The newly elected delegates are set to participate in the 8th Ordinary General Assembly to determine the union’s future leadership and strategic direction.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Eğitim-Bir-Sen completes delegate elections in Manisa

Eğitim-Bir-Sen Manisa 1 No’lu Şubesi completed delegate elections across 17 districts as part of its 8th Ordinary General Assembly process.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eitim-bir-sen-completes-delegate-elections-in-manisa

### 2026-09-25: Eğitim-Bir-Sen holds delegate elections across Turkey

Eğitim-Bir-Sen has held delegate elections for its 8th Ordinary General Assembly in several Turkish provinces, including Adana, Nevşehir, and Sivas, utilizing new digital platforms in some regions.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eitim-bir-sen-conducts-delegate-elections-in-sivas-and-mula

### 2026-09-14: Eğitim-Bir-Sen candidates announce bids for Sivas and Konya branches

Candidates Bahattin Gülez and Dr. Mehmet Aziz Anık have announced their bids for Eğitim-Bir-Sen branch leadership in Sivas and Konya, respectively, presenting new visions for education workers' rights.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eitim-bir-sen-candidates-announce-bids-for-sivas-and-konya-branches

### 2026-09-09: Eğitim-Bir-Sen begins general assembly processes in Malatya and Muğla

Eğitim-Bir-Sen has launched general assembly processes in Malatya and Muğla, with leadership candidates and officials focusing on protecting the rights and professional interests of education workers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eitim-bir-sen-begins-general-assembly-processes-in-malatya-and-mula

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