23.09.2025 14:11
Memur-Sen has applied to the Competition Authority, alleging that public banks have violated competition in their salary promotion tenders. The confederation, which claims that the banks acted in collusion, has requested an investigation and the implementation of necessary sanctions.
The Public Employees Confederation (Memur-Sen) has applied to the Competition Authority, claiming that public banks have violated competition in salary promotion tenders.
'COLLUSIVE TENDER' ALLEGATION
In a statement made by Memur-Sen, it was noted that many banks did not submit bids in the promotion tenders, and only a single bank submitted an offer. It was also emphasized that other banks did not make offers to institutions with ongoing protocols, suggesting that the banks acted "collusively" by agreeing among themselves or through coordinated actions.
"COMPETITION IS ELIMINATED"
The statement highlighted that this situation eliminates competition, reduces the benefits that civil servants can obtain from promotions, and causes irreparable damages against personnel.
REMINDER OF THE COMPETITION LAW
In the statement referring to the relevant article of the Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition, it was requested to investigate whether public banks exhibited behaviors that disrupt competition in tenders. In this context, Memur-Sen requested the Competition Authority to initiate an investigation and to impose necessary sanctions if a violation is detected.
WHAT IS SALARY PROMOTION?
- Salary promotion refers to the cash payment made collectively by a bank to personnel in exchange for the salaries of civil servants working in public institutions being paid through a specific bank.
- The aim is to create an additional income opportunity for civil servants while ensuring that salaries are paid regularly from a single source.
HOW ARE PROMOTION TENDERS CONDUCTED?
- The institution invites banks to participate in the tender.
- Banks submit promotion offers based on the number of personnel and the average salary.
- An agreement is made with the bank that offers the highest bid.
- Promotion payments are usually made in a lump sum for a single time for an agreement period of 3 to 5 years.