Turkish glass workers petition ILO for their right to strike

In June the Turkish government suspended strike action by 5,800 glass workers from 10 factories of Turkey's largest glass manufacturer Sisecam, arguing that the strike posed a risk to “public health and national security”. The Turkish glass workers union Kristal-Is have now lodged a formal complaint against the Turkish government in the International Labour Organisation (ILO). In the meantime the workers continue their campaign, including marching on the company headquarters in Istanbul.

In June the Turkish government suspended strike action by 5,800 glass workers from 10 factories of Turkey's largest glass manufacturer Sisecam, arguing that the strike posed a risk to “public health and national security”. The Turkish glass workers union Kristal-Is have now lodged a formal complaint against the Turkish government in the International Labour Organisation (ILO). In the meantime the workers continue their campaign, including marching on the company headquarters in Istanbul.