Swatch Employees in Turkey Conclude Strike Following Union-Negotiated Salary Agreement
Strike Conclusion: Workers at 16 Swatch stores in Turkey ended a two-week strike after achieving significant pay increases and improved working conditions, as reported by the local union Koop-Is.
Inflation Impact: The strike was driven by high inflation in Turkey, which saw prices rise by 33% over the year, leading workers to seek better compensation than the initial offers from Swatch.
Negotiation Outcome: The agreement reached with Swatch is expected to set a precedent for thousands of retail workers in Turkey, addressing ongoing issues of long hours and low pay in shopping malls.
Union Solidarity: Koop-Is Chairman Eyup Alemdar emphasized the unity of the workers during the struggle, highlighting their collective effort in securing the benefits they deserved.
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