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KIB-TEK strike triggers solidarity actions and bribery probe

Overview

The strike by the Cyprus Turkish Electricity Authority Employees' Union (El-Sen) entered its fifth day, triggering solidarity actions from other public sector unions. The Federation of Cyprus Turkish Trade Unions (TÜRKSEN) announced that several organizations, including the Municipal Workers' Union (BES), will launch phased strikes starting Monday to support El-Sen.

El-Sen continues to demand improved occupational health and safety, transparent promotion processes, and regular recruitment, maintaining its refusal to accept a Cabinet decision to postpone the strike for 60 days.

As the labor dispute intensifies, new legal and disciplinary issues have emerged. KIB-TEK reported suspicions that certain union members damaged institutional lines, prompting police investigations and potential disciplinary measures. Additionally, police are investigating allegations of a $200,000 bribe involving KIB-TEK officials related to a scrap metal tender, following reports of irregularities in the bidding process.

Entities

Kıbrıs Türk Elektrik Kurumu · EL-SEN · KIB-TEK · Ahmet Tuğcu · Kıbrıs Türk İşçi Sendikaları Federasyonu

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    KIB-TEK strike triggers solidarity actions and bribery probe

    Public sector unions in Cyprus are launching solidarity strikes to support the ongoing El-Sen strike at KIB-TEK, amid allegations of bribery and damage to electrical infrastructure.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    KIB-TEK employees launch general strike over safety concerns

    El-Sen has launched a general strike against KIB-TEK in Cyprus, citing poor occupational health and safety, unresolved collective bargaining issues, and lack of financial transparency.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    KIB-TEK transformer explosion and agricultural accident spark safety concerns

    Occupational safety experts claim two recent accidents in Cyprus, including a KIB-TEK transformer explosion, were preventable. Workers remain in intensive care amid calls for stricter safety inspections.

Sources

diyaloggazetesi.com · giynikgazetesi.com · haberkibris.com · halkinsesikibris.com · kibrismanset.com · sondakikakibris.com · yeniduzen.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history