Minister Işıkhan Announces Removal of Obstacles to Union Organization
HAK-İŞ Celebrates 49th Anniversary with Gala Dinner
HAK-İŞ recently celebrated its 49th anniversary with a grand Gala Dinner event. The event was attended by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan, HAK-İŞ Confederation Chairman Mahmut Arslan, and union presidents affiliated with the HAK-İŞ Confederation.
Minister Işıkhan, who spoke at the event, discussed the importance of working life in Turkey and the contributions of workers to the country’s future. He praised the resilience of the Turkish people in the face of challenges such as coup attempts and economic crises, crediting the strong leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He also expressed his gratitude to HAK-İŞ for its role in defending democracy and national will.
Minister Işıkhan highlighted the government’s efforts to support union organization and labor rights, stating that significant legal changes have been made to remove obstacles to union organization. He emphasized the importance of unions in a democratic society and praised HAK-İŞ for its contributions to social dialogue and labor peace.
HAK-İŞ Confederation Chairman Mahmut Arslan emphasized that HAK-İŞ is a non-governmental organization that aims to advocate for workers’ rights and influence policy decisions. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong and unified HAK-İŞ for the future.
Overall, the Gala Dinner was a celebration of HAK-İŞ’s accomplishments over the past 49 years and a testament to its commitment to supporting workers and promoting labor rights in Turkey.
