# Labor union anniversaries in Cyprus and Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/labor-union-anniversaries-in-cyprus-and-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-22T17:20:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Equal Rights and Justice Union (HAKSEN) marked its 10th anniversary in Lefkoşa. During the event, President Salih Erşangil released a ‘10th Year Declaration’ and criticized the government for indifference toward workers' issues. Erşangil advocated for solidarity between public and private sector employees and highlighted the union’s involvement in the Disabled Persons Law and opposition to public sector subcontracting.

Separately, the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (HAK-İŞ) celebrated its 51st anniversary in Ankara. President Mahmut Arslan called for improvements to the Turkish labor relations system, specifically regarding unionization obstacles and occupational health and safety. Arslan also expressed international solidarity with workers in Iran, Palestine, and Sudan.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: HAK-İŞ celebrates 51st anniversary in Ankara

The HAK-İŞ Confederation celebrated its 51st anniversary in Ankara, calling for improved labor rights, safer working conditions, and international solidarity with workers in Iran, Palestine, and Sudan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hak-i-celebrates-51st-anniversary-in-ankara

### 2026-10-09: HAKSEN celebrates 10th anniversary in Lefkoşa

The Equal Rights and Justice Union (HAKSEN) marked its 10th anniversary in Lefkoşa, calling for solidarity between public and private sector workers and releasing a new declaration of goals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haksen-celebrates-10th-anniversary-in-lefkoa

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