# Turkish labor union general assemblies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-labor-union-general-assemblies
> Updated: 2026-10-21T23:58:30.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Various labor unions in Turkey conducted general assembly meetings in October 2026 to elect new leadership and review organizational progress.

In Çorum and Manisa, the Agriculture and Forestry Workers Union (TOÇ-BİR-SEN) held branch assemblies. In Çorum, Murat Koca was elected as the new branch president, succeeding Arzu Özkader. In Manisa, the union’s 4th Ordinary General Assembly highlighted achievements such as improvements in protective clothing and the transition of contract workers to permanent staff.

Simultaneously, the Tüm Bel-Sen union, affiliated with the Confederation of Public Employees' Unions (KESK), concluded its 9th Ordinary General Assemblies in Gaziantep and Çorum. Ebu Bekir Hançerkıran was elected as the new branch president in Gaziantep. In Çorum, Şahin Çal was elected to succeed the retiring Nevzat Veldet, who used his farewell address to discuss economic challenges including unemployment and the rising cost of living.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Tüm Bel-Sen holds general assemblies in Gaziantep and Çorum

Tüm Bel-Sen has elected new leadership in its Gaziantep and Çorum branches following recent general assemblies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tm-bel-sen-holds-general-assemblies-in-gaziantep-and-orum

### 2026-10-17: TOÇ-BİR-SEN holds branch general assemblies in Çorum and Manisa

TOÇ-BİR-SEN held general assembly meetings in Çorum and Manisa, resulting in the election of Murat Koca as the new Çorum branch president and the renewal of leadership in Manisa.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/to-bir-sen-holds-branch-general-assemblies-in-orum-and-manisa

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Cite as: Turkish labor union general assemblies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-labor-union-general-assemblies