25.08.2025 22:30
The Cabinet, chaired by President Erdoğan, convened today in the Ahlat district of Bitlis to commemorate the 954th anniversary of the Malazgirt Victory. The number one item on the Cabinet's agenda was the issue of "raises," which concerns nearly 6.5 million civil servants and retired civil servants.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan came to the Ahlat district of Bitlis today to commemorate the 954th anniversary of the Malazgirt Victory. It was decided that the Cabinet meeting chaired by Erdoğan would also be held in Ahlat.
THE MAIN AGENDA ITEM OF THE CABINET IS "PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASE"
The meeting of the Presidential Cabinet, which took place in Ahlat, has concluded. The number one agenda item in the Cabinet, where critical topics were discussed, was the salary increase for public employees. Additionally, the process of a terrorism-free Turkey and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza were also addressed in the Cabinet.
THE CABINET HAD ALSO MET IN AHLAT LAST YEAR
The Presidential Cabinet had also gathered in Ahlat during the same period last year. This meeting was the Cabinet's first meeting outside Ankara in 21 years. During the AK Party governments, the Council of Ministers met in Sivas in 2003 due to the 84th anniversary of the Sivas Congress, and the special agenda addressed the problems and needs of Sivas.
HERE IS THE OFFER MADE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Last week, the government updated its proposal, suggesting an increase of 11% for the first six months of 2026 and 7% for the second six months. For the first and second six months of 2027, a total increase of 8% was proposed as 4% + 4%. Additionally, the 1,000 TL base salary increase given on August 15 was also included in the package. However, since this proposal was not accepted by the unions, the process was taken to arbitration.
MEMUR-SEN'S DEMAND
Memur-Sen requested a 10,000 TL increase in the base salary for 2026, a 10% share of welfare, and a 25% increase for the first 6 months. For 2027, they requested a 7,500 TL increase in the base salary, with a 20% increase for the first 6 months and a 15% increase for the second 6 months. The union's total demand was an increase of 88% for 2026 and 47% for 2027.
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