Turkish miners' unpaid wages protests

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Turkish workers at Gersan Elektrik, Doruk Madencilik protest unpaid wages

   Turkish workers at Gersan Elektrik and Doruk Madencilik protest delayed wages and bonuses, with miners threatening a hunger strike over unpaid salaries.

2. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   Doruk Madencilik workers protest unpaid wages and severance in Turkey

   Doruk Madencilik workers in Turkey protest unpaid wages and severance, facing police block; the company acknowledges debts and says a payment plan is underway.

3. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Turkish miners protest unpaid wages in Ankara

   Doruk Madencilik miners, backed by Turkish Mine Workers Union, are protesting in Ankara for five months of unpaid wages, with Türk‑İş promising support and warning of expanded action if demands are ignored.

4. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Turkish miners protest over unpaid wages at Yıldızlar SSS Holding

   Turkish miners at Doruk Madencilik protest in Ankara demanding unpaid wages and severance from Yıldızlar SSS Holding, after a July 23 deadline passed; over 150 million lira owed to 580‑600 workers.

5. 20 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Yıldızlar Holding miners protest unpaid wages, threaten Ankara march

   Yıldızlar Holding miners in Elazığ demand unpaid wages and severance, threatening a 24 July march to Ankara if unresolved.

6. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Turkish miners protest unpaid wages in Yozgat's Akdağmadeni district

   150 miners in Akdağmadeni, Yozgat protested Yıldızlar Holding over four months of unpaid salaries and pending compensation, demanding immediate payment.

7. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Mahmut Arıkan denounces unpaid wages for miners and teachers amid Turkish labor protests

   Mahmut Arıkan criticized delayed wages for miners and teachers, urged government action, and warned US‑Iran deals hinder regional stability.

8. about 2 months ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   Özşen Madencilik workers end 27‑day hunger strike after agreement in Edirne

   Özşen Madencilik miners in Edirne ended a 27‑day hunger strike after an agreement secured back‑wages, overtime and compensation, while reports of gunfire at workers sparked political criticism.

9. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Turkish miners' hunger strike spreads across three provinces

   Turkish miners in Edirne began a 25‑day underground hunger strike demanding unpaid wages, while simultaneous protests in Beypazarı and Giresun over months‑long salary arrears have escalated with baricades and a

10. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Turkish miners at Özşen site begin underground hunger strike, sparking protests and journalist investigation

    Workers at Özşen Madencilik in Edirne have entered a 1,200‑metre shaft for a hunger strike, demanding unpaid wages, better conditions and removal of abusive managers; a journalist covering the protest is now on

11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Yildızlar SSS Holding mine workers in Giresun protest unpaid wages

    About 200 Nesko Mine workers in Giresun, Turkey, protested on 12 June after Yıldızlar SSS Holding failed to pay March wages, leaving them unable to meet rent, food and other basic needs.

12. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Turkey mining sector sees fatal Zonguldak collapse and Tekirdağ workers' protest met with police violence

    A mine collapse in Zonguldak killed two workers and led to a trial of the owner, while in Tekirdağ miners protesting unpaid wages faced police slaps during a march.

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