Tüm Yerel-Sen Protests %13,52 Raise Rate: Purchasing Power is Eroding

Tüm Yerel-Sen reacted sharply to the latest pay raise rate for public employees and retirees, finding the situation unacceptable. In a written statement, the union emphasized that this increase is insufficient in the face of the cost of living and real inflation rates felt in the market. It was highlighted that the 13,52% raise made to employees' salaries does not align with economic realities and that this situation will push public employees into poverty. The union administration argued that implementing this proposal would be a great injustice due to the worsening living conditions of retirees and employees every day.

In the official statement, basic economic problems affecting a large segment of society were listed in detail. It was noted that exorbitant rents, constant increases in basic food prices, and uncontrolled increases in transportation and energy costs are putting citizens in distress. Tüm Yerel-Sen stated that the purchasing power of public workers and retirees is on the verge of completely eroding amidst this bleak economic picture, and that incomes are insufficient to cover expenses. It was argued that given the rising cost of living, the increase in salaries should be compatible not only with inflation figures but also with market prices.

The union's report clearly stated that the said 13,52% increase is far from reflecting the real prices formed in the bazaars and markets. The statement emphasized that this proposal lacks the power to compensate for the great losses caused by inflation in the past or to provide a fair share of economic growth under the name of welfare share. The union expressed that this increase is inadequate not only in terms of numerical data but also in terms of social justice, and that employees cannot be ignored economically. In this context, it was suggested that the demands for receiving the return of labor are not a luxury, but a pursuit of rights.

One of the most striking parts of the statement made by Tüm Yerel-Sen was the idea that labor and retirees should not be ignored in order to establish social peace. The union stated that public employees cannot be expected to make sacrifices constantly, and that their main expectation is to receive the full return of their labor. Similarly, it was emphasized that it is a right for retirees' incomes to be raised to a level where they can live with dignity. It was stipulated that economic measures must be based on a fair foundation that includes the working sector in order to ensure social peace.

In the final section, Tüm Yerel-Sen gave strong messages regarding the struggle process they will continue with determination. The union declared that they will never remain silent to the conscious devaluation of labor and the impoverishment of employees. It was noted that actions and initiatives to be launched for human living conditions and fair wage demands will be continued resolutely. In light of all these developments, the statement made by the union officials served as a warning that the current economic order needs to be changed in favor of employees and necessary steps will be taken for this.