01.06.2025 11:51
The strike of approximately 23,000 workers employed by the subsidiaries of the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality continues due to a disagreement in the collective bargaining agreement. The strike has disrupted cleaning and transportation services, leading to the accumulation of garbage piles in many areas of the city.
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Approximately 23,000 workers employed by the subsidiaries of the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality continue their strike, which was initiated due to a disagreement in the collective labor agreement, on its 4th day.
SERVICES IN THE CITY HAVE BEEN DISRUPTED
The strike of the workers who are members of the Genel-İş Union and work in various service areas at İZELMAN, İZENERJİ, and EGEŞEHİR companies is disrupting services in the city. Among the disrupted services due to the workers' actions are cleaning and transportation.
GARBAGE PILES HAVE FORMED
Due to the failure to collect garbage in areas under the responsibility of the Metropolitan Municipality at various points in the city, garbage piles have formed. The garbage spilling onto sidewalks and roads has caused pollution and bad odors. The public transportation service provided by municipal buses is also being disrupted. The limited number of trips has increased waiting times at stops.
TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES HAVE ALSO BEEN DISRUPTED
In addition to cleaning and transportation, the services provided by the striking workers also include parks and gardens, public works, slaughterhouses, nurseries, soup kitchens, and parking lots.
WHAT HAPPENED?
After no results emerged from the collective labor negotiations involving approximately 23,000 workers between the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality and Genel-İş, the union initiated a strike on the night of May 28.
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