04.11.2025 22:32
While millions are focused on the rate of the minimum wage increase, a noteworthy statement came from Mustafa Gültepe, the President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly. Gültepe stated, "This year, I believe that we in the private sector can exceed the rate determined by the commission by 5%."
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Mustafa Gültepe, President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), made striking evaluations regarding the issue before the minimum wage negotiations.
"IT'S HARD TO PREDICT THE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE" Speaking in a live broadcast program, Gültepe said, "I hope a careful and balanced decision is made, taking into account the interests of both employers and employees." Stating that it is difficult to make a percentage estimate regarding the minimum wage increase at this stage, Gültepe noted, "The commission will determine the most accurate rate for Turkey this year, as it does every year."
TİM President Mustafa Gültepe "THE PRIVATE SECTOR'S INCREASE RATE MAY EXCEED 5%" Regarding the private sector's wage policy, Gültepe stated, "The minimum wage is a reference point for everyone. This year, I think we, as the private sector, can exceed the rate determined by the commission by 5%."
"RADICAL STEPS ARE NECESSARY" Gültepe pointed out the contractions in export and industrial production, emphasizing that a change in economic policies is needed in the new period. The TİM President stated, "Looking at the PMI data and orders, we see that the upcoming period will not be very bright. It is essential that we take radical steps. We should not keep producing the same solutions and expect different results."
"NOT ONLY INDUSTRIALISTS BUT THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMY CANNOT BEAR THE COSTS" Touching on the balance between the exchange rate and inflation, Gültepe predicted that these two indicators would move in parallel in 2026 and stated, "Currently, not only industrialists but the country's economy cannot bear these costs. We need to continue production and export-oriented policies for lasting stability."
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