25.08.2025 11:34
The Arbitration Board convened for the third time regarding the civil servant salary increase. The decision is expected to be announced by August 27. Experts evaluating the situation are highlighting the possibility of a 19% increase for 2026 and a 9% increase for 2027.
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The collective bargaining negotiations that will determine the salary increases for civil servants and retired civil servants in 2026 and 2027 have reached the final stage. Following the rejection of the government's latest offer, the Public Officials Arbitration Board intervened and met with the parties for the third time.
HERE IS THE LAST OFFER
Last week, the government updated its offer, proposing an increase of 11% for the first six months of 2026 and 7% for the second six months. A total increase of 8% was proposed for the first and second six months of 2027, with 4% + 4%. Additionally, the 1,000 TL base salary increase given on August 15 was also included in the package. However, since this offer was not accepted by the unions, the process was taken to arbitration.
WHO MAKES UP THE ARBITRATION BOARD?
The board consists of 11 members, 5 of whom are union representatives, and 6 are bureaucrats and academics representing the public employer. There are 2 representatives from Memur-Sen, 1 from Kamu-Sen, 1 from Birleşik Kamu-İş, and 1 academician designated by Memur-Sen in the board.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR A DECISION
Social Security Consultant Emin Yılmaz stated in an interview with Milliyet regarding the issue, "According to Law No. 4688, the Public Officials Arbitration Board must make its decision within five days from the application. Since the first meeting was held on August 22, the decision must be announced by August 27. Afterwards, the decision will be published in the Official Gazette," he said.
HOW MUCH OF AN INCREASE WILL THEY RECEIVE?
Yılmaz mentioned that, in line with the Central Bank's inflation targets, an additional 1% increase could be made on top of the government's 18% offer for 2026, expecting a total increase of 19%. For 2027, he predicted that the government's 8% offer could result in a revised 9% with a 1% adjustment.
COULD A HIGHER INCREASE BE POSSIBLE?
Experts remind that in the past, public employer offers have generally been approved. However, there is also a possibility for the board to make revisions by majority decision. Therefore, civil servants will be focused on the final decision to be announced on August 27.
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