27.04.2026 17:50
The collective bargaining agreement negotiations of the world-famous chip giant, which produces in different parts of Turkey, especially in Kocaeli Kartepe, ended in victory. Salaries of the employees at the company were increased by 26 percent for the first 6 months. Thus, the average salary rose to 110,000 lira. Social rights were increased to 170,000 TL.
A collective bargaining agreement that will set an example in Turkey's food sector has been concluded. The salaries and social rights of workers employed at the company operating under Frito-Lay, which includes brands such as Ruffles, Doritos, and Lay's, have been significantly increased. The agreement drew attention with both wage increases and tax advantages.
SALARIES ROSE TO 110,000 TL
According to today's news from Kocaeli, the contract covering factories in Kocaeli Kartepe, as well as Tarsus and Manisa, provided a 26 percent raise in workers' salaries for the first six months. With this increase, the average monthly wage rose to 110,000 TL.
MAJOR INCREASE IN SOCIAL RIGHTS
With the new regulation, the annual social package amount for workers was also significantly increased. Social rights were raised to a total of 170,000 TL, strengthening employees' supplementary income.
PROTECTION AGAINST INFLATION
It was decided that wage increases in the continuation of the contract would be indexed to inflation. Raises in the second, third, and fourth six-month periods will be calculated by adding an additional 4 points to the CPI rate.
TAX BURDEN REDUCED
An important gain was also achieved regarding the tax bracket, one of the biggest expense items for workers. An 8 percent tax reduction was secured with the agreement. Thus, it is aimed that employees' net salaries will be less affected by tax deductions.
COVERS 900 WORKERS
The agreement reached between the Tek Gıda-İş Union and the employer covers a total of 900 workers. For workers employed at production facilities in Kartepe, Tarsus, and Manisa, a new period has begun with higher income and stronger social rights.