25.08.2026 21:50
While allegations that mine workers have not been paid their wages and compensation for months remain on the agenda, a notable statement came from Presidential Chief Advisor Oktay Saral. Reacting to the delay of workers' rights and calling on relevant institutions to urgently investigate the claims, Saral said, 'These allegations are unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.'
Chief Presidential Advisor Oktay Saral reacted to the allegations that came to the fore regarding Yıldızlar SSS Holding owner Sebahattin Yıldız, claiming that mine workers' wages and severance payments were not paid. Saral called on the relevant ministries and institutions, demanding that workers' rights be protected.
"UNACCEPTABLE, UNBEARABLE"
In a statement made on his social media account, Oktay Saral stated that the allegations, which have been on the country's agenda for a long time, are unacceptable.
Regarding the allegations that Yıldızlar SSS Holding owner Sebahattin Yıldız has not paid mine workers' wages and compensation claims for months, Saral said, "These allegations are unacceptable and unbearable."
"NO ONE CAN AMASS WEALTH FROM THE SWEAT OF WORKERS"
Emphasizing that mine workers must be given the due reward for their labor, Saral said, "No one can amass wealth from the sweat of a mine worker. A worker's rights cannot be left to the mercy of the boss."
In his statement, Saral expressed solidarity with mine workers and called on the relevant ministries and authorized institutions.
CALL TO MINISTRIES AND AUTHORIZED INSTITUTIONS
Requesting that the allegations be examined urgently, Saral stated that necessary steps must be taken to protect the rights of mine workers and to pay their accumulated receivables.
Saral concluded his statement with the words, "A worker's right is not a favor from the boss; it is the price of their sweat."