metalworkers Archives

05/02/2018

Turkish unity wins out against all odds

In defiance of a strike ban imposed by the government, Turkish metalworkers have fought on against threats and intimidation to win a new sectoral collective agreement offering wage rises of ...

Turkish unity wins out against all odds

"Since workers are living on the edge, bigger income will be spent on basic goods to satify basic needs."

Mirsad, journalist

"A pay rise would make me feel appreciated and allow me to fulfill some of my two children's wishes"

Maria, retail worker

"Croatian workers are diligent and wish to and can work a lot if they are properly paid for their work"

Josipa, hotel housekeeper

"If I would get a pay rise to expand even just a little bit our contacts with friends and even some weekend to get away from the big ciy. If I can dream a bit more, I'd expect to make some small improvements in our home."

Silvia, PA in a private company