The Minimum Wage Determination Commission, hosted by the Confederation of Turkish Employers’ Associations (TİSK), could not reach a consensus in the third meeting. While the General Manager of Labor Nurcan Önder stated that TİSK offered 3,100 TL, a statement came from TİSK and it was stated that this offer was not in question.
Inflation and exchange rates, which have increased significantly in recent months, have greatly reduced the purchasing power of the low and middle-income segments in Turkey. While we have seen 50% hikes in the price of each product Amount of minimum wage to be paid in 2022 was also wondering. The Minimum Wage Determination Commission convened for the third time today to determine the minimum wage.
At the meeting, which ended in the past few minutes, a proposal was made that would cause a reaction especially from the workers’ side. The Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations (TİSK), the host of today’s meeting, made a bid for the minimum wage. Working General Manager Nurcan Önder, TİSK has made an offer of 3,100 TL for the minimum wage., Türk-İş demanded 3,900 TL. explained. Nurcan Önder’s statement was as follows:
“TİSK finds 3.100 TL appropriate”
“In our calculation, we compared the figures to the parameters given by Hacettepe. According to these figures, it varies between 2 thousand 979 liras and 3,567 liras according to the old formula. TİSK calculates this figure. He finds it more suitable as 3 thousand 100 liras.. Türk-İş says that for 3 thousand 567 liras, they say that I prefer different food sources, and this figure also increases. It says it won’t go below 3 thousand 900”
TİSK Secretary General said that the offer of 3,100 TL was out of question:
On the other hand, TİSK Secretary General Akansel Koç made a statement after the meeting. “We will protect our employees against inflation. We agreed on three issues. I hope we get a balanced, fair wage. We did not have an offer of 3100 TL for the minimum wage.. We will not crush our employees against inflation.” He opposed Nurcan Önder’s statements by using his statements.
Türk-İş Secretary General Nazmi Irgat said:We could not resolve our disagreements with the employer sector. Sorry, we couldn’t come to an agreement.” said. The determination of the minimum wage is up to the fourth meeting.