Based on this information, write a new short title in English: The Ministry of Labor and Social Security budget of 5 billion 430 million 161 thousand TL was accepted by majority vote – BRTK

The Economy, Finance, Budget and Planning Committee of the Assembly of the Republic discussed the 2025 budget of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of 5 billion 430 million 161 thousand TL and accepted it by majority vote. The committee completed its work today after the ministry budget was approved.

Tomorrow, the Economy, Finance, Budget and Plan Committee will discuss the budgets of the Ministry of Finance and Revenues, as well as the budgets of GKK and YÖDAK affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. The committee will also vote on the budgets of the Ministry of National Education and EMU, whose discussions have been completed.

It is expected that the Committee will discuss and vote on the entire 2025 Fiscal Year Central State Administration Budget Bill and complete its work tomorrow.

-Barçın

CTP Deputy Devrim Barçın, who spoke first at the committee meeting attended by Labor and Social Security Minister Sadık Gardiyanoğlu and his bureaucrats, noted that he wanted to request data and make a report.

Stating that the Labor Department had previously published administrative fines and collections, but they could not access these data now, Barçın requested information about these practices.

Stating that when looking at the DPÖ data, an 11 percent growth target was set in the country, Barçın asked whether real growth could be reflected in all salaries.

Barçın also reminded the minister’s statement that places that must be closed in accordance with the labor law during public holidays will be inspected, and asked for information on whether employees are given their rights arising from the labor law and whether investments are made in the inspected places.

Stating that there are studies on shift work, Barçın asked about the studies on shift allowances.

Stating that he wanted to report that the European University of Lefke did not invest on the basis of real gross salaries, Barçın noted that the ministry should intervene at an early time in order to prevent this university from experiencing negativities in the future.

Stating that the premiums of EUL employees have not been paid for 11 months, Barçın stated that EUL is acting far behind its real obligations and said that the rights of EUL employees have been usurped.

Barçın also stated that the ministry should take action to impose sanctions against those who do not make social insurance investments.

-Sea

CTP Deputy Doğuş Derya also stated in his speech that the ministry is working with a very low performance and when looking at the budget, it is thought that this performance will not change in the future.

Noting that some data could not be accessed due to difficulties in collecting data, Derya read the data of the Statistical Institute and quoted the job application figures.

Stating that women are not particularly preferred in the workforce, Derya stated that there will be no change in the results unless the sexist approach in the labor market changes. Derya also drew attention to the increase in brain drain.

Stating that an average of 4 women apply to go to a shelter a month, Derya stated that these data reveal the need to implement the unit foreseen in the Gender Equality Department Law.

Derya also pointed out that there is a need for trained personnel in the violence intervention unit and noted that the ministry responsible for this unit should make the necessary legal regulations and similar units should be opened in other regions.

Expressing that it is a great “shame” for the state not to have a shelter in 2024, Derya asked whether it is very difficult to organize a shelter project competition at universities and provide financial support.

Minister of Labor and Security Sadık Gardiyanoğlu took the floor and noted that the building location for the women’s shelter has been reserved and that this problem will be resolved in a very short time.

CTP Deputy Doğuş Derya took the floor again and stated that women’s impoverishment has deepened and women’s financial resources to hire a lawyer have decreased.

Stating that Alo 123, which provides service in the reporting of the Department of Social Services, is not sufficient, Derya noted that new technological applications should now come into force.

Derya also criticized the budget allocated to the Department of Gender Equality and noted that despite the struggle for 10 years, no money has been allocated here yet.

– Tell me

CTP Deputy Asım Akansoy also pointed out the importance of work accidents, which should not be mixed with politics.

Stating that it has been known for years that the number of inspectors and auditors is low, Akansoy said that work accidents increased and workers died due to the construction boom, and argued that the government was responsible for this.

Akansoy said, “You do not want to live in a region where deaths due to work accidents occur once a week, or even for touristic purposes.” He stated that there are very serious rules that employers must comply with, but the ministry must also seriously inspect whether these rules are followed.

Stating that he does not trust the statistical data, Akansoy said that the validity of the data presented today is not at a satisfactory level.

Stating that the problems cannot be overcome if organizations that are public institutions are not held responsible and are not stakeholders, Akansoy noted that professional organizations should supervise employers and have a say in their fields.

Stating that if the laws and regulations are implemented exactly, accidents may still occur, but they can be explained reasonably, Akansoy criticized the minister’s statements and said that zero work accident discourses would not be possible.

Stating that a new paradigm should be developed in administrative areas, Akansoy stated that he did not see this in the ministry management.

Stating that the standard of living of minimum wage earners should be protected, Akansoy noted that things should be done to allow people to sustain their lives.

Expressing that it is desired that the minimum wage be determined through negotiation and the right to organize in the European Union be protected, Akansoy stated that the way should be paved for the unionization of the private sector.

Touching on the issue of informality, Akansoy noted that this issue worries the citizens and themselves.

-Solian

In his speech, CTP Deputy Ürün Solyalı said that the Ministry of Labor and Social Security always gives an image that is far from work and security.

Noting that the ministry needs to be restructured, Solyalı stated that ministers should be structured on the right policies.

Recalling what happened in Cypfruvex, Solyalı said that there were human trafficking cases in the country and asked whether there was an improvement in the living conditions of people who came here to work.

Solyalı, who wanted to clarify what kind of administrative and criminal action was taken in this regard, asked how many people were registered in the country and those who were still illegal.

Solyalı also asked how many children were abused in 2024 and asked for clarification on how many children were under state supervision and how much was contributed to the Child Protection Agency.

Arguing that abuse is out of control in every dimension, Solaylı requested information from the minister on these issues.

– First

CTP Deputy Ceyhun Biri also noted in his speech that the budget allocated to the ministry was not sufficient.

Asking at what stage the prescription investigation is, Biri pointed out that there are many parties involved in this issue and pointed out the problems experienced in accessing medicine.

Asking what the situation of Lapta Nursing Home is and when it will be put into service, Birinci noted that people living in economic difficulties cannot be helped and the responsibility lies with the government.

Stating that the Labor Department organizational law should be updated urgently, Birinci asked whether a census will be conducted to know the country’s population.

Stating that there were 75 work accidents in 2024, resulting in 68 injuries and 7 deaths, and that there was an increase in the cases compared to last year, Birinci asked “who is responsible for this?” and argued that every area was destroyed.

-Şahiner

CTP Deputy Salahi Şahiner also asked for information about the appropriations of the institutions affiliated with the ministry.

-Gardianoglu

Minister of Labor and Social Security Sadık Gardiyanoğlu also stated in his speech that he had taken all the notes and would give his answer.

Expressing that he attaches great importance to the Social Insurance Department, Gardiyanoğlu noted that studies and regulations regarding retirement will be made in social insurance.

Stating that 55-year-old retirement will be on the agenda as soon as the actuarial balance reaches 4 percent, Gardiyanoğlu said that the work done on holidays is also checked.

Stating that he received the notice about EUL and that he will request a report tomorrow, Gardiyanoğlu noted that the organization law regarding social services has been completed after 30 years and has come to the Parliament.

Stating that the Ministry of Labor Organization Law will come to the Parliament as soon as possible, Gardiyanoğlu stated that the work on the Gender Equality Department continues.

Stating that the number of staff in the Social Services Department is low, Gardiyanoğlu said that the staff will be increased.

Stating that they contributed to the entry of nearly 200 women into commercial life with women’s courses, Gardiyanoğlu stated that they supported women entrepreneurs who entered economic activity.

Stating that they are working seriously to find intermediate staff, Gardiyanoğlu noted that the renovation of the rehabilitation center will be completed in 2025.

Stating that branches affiliated to the ministry were opened in the Karpaz region and personnel were assigned, Gardiyanoğlu said that serious investments were made in rehabilitation centers and living centers.

Stating that they are sensitive about social services, Gardiyanoğlu noted that social services have reached very different points and that projects will be carried out in 6 districts in the future.

Stating that he made a legal regulation regarding the contributions received by disabled individuals, Gardiyanoğlu stated that the contributions given will be increased this year.

Reiterating the goal of “zero work accidents”, Gardiyanoğlu said that they are working on this issue.

Stating that the average number of registered workers is 130 thousand, Gardiyanoğlu said that this number will increase to 210 thousand in 2024. Gardiyanoğlu pointed out that they increased worker inspections by 85 percent, but the number of personnel remained the same.

Stating that the work permits of the workers at Cypfruvex were issued, Gardiyanoğlu said that as the minister responsible for occupational health and occupational health, the necessary punishment was imposed in this regard.

Stating that legal regulatory initiatives have been made regarding the Child Monitoring Center, Gardiyanoğlu stated that the investigations of doctors and pharmacists are continuing and are expected to be completed soon.

After Gardiyanoğlu’s speech, the committee approved the budget and completed its work today.