Collective Labour Agreement Agreed at Boğaziçi University Rectorate

An agreement was reached on 2 March 2023 in the collective bargaining negotiations for Boğaziçi University Rectorate and affiliated workplaces. On behalf of our union, General Secretary Hakan Bozkurt, Istanbul Branch No.5 President Selahattin Karakurt, Branch Administrative Secretary Şenel Yılmaz, Collective Labour Agreement Specialist Av. Cafer Akmaz, Özkan Akdağ, Rahmi Koca, Recep Demiray, Birgül Şahin Akmaz and Workplace Union Representatives Cafer Akmaz, Özkan Akdağ, Rahmi Koca, Recep Demiray, Birgül Şahin Akmaz participated on behalf of the Rectorate of Boğaziçi University; Deputy Secretary General Mustafa Candan, Head of Personnel Department Akkız Duman, Head of Health, Culture and Sports Department Kasım Mantarcı, Head of Strategy Development Department Zekiye Kahriman, Legal Counsellor Av. Mustafa Cem Anadolu, Account Affairs Branch Manager Meltem Ayaş, Account Affairs Branch Manager-Chef Abdullah Keskin participated on behalf of the Rectorate of Boğaziçi University. Read More

Istanbul Branch No.5 Boğaziçi University Workplace Member Information Meeting

An informative meeting was held on 4 March 2024 with the participation of our workplace union representatives and members working at Boğaziçi University and affiliated workplaces organised by Istanbul No.5 Branch of our union.

Istanbul No.5 Branch President Selahattin Karakurt, Branch Administrative Secretary Şenel Yılmaz, Branch Organising Secretary Şengül Güneç, Branch Education Secretary Gülcan Sönmez and our workplace union members attended the meeting about what a union is, what a collective bargaining agreement is, how the collective bargaining process works, working conditions and workplace problems.

Boğaziçi University recognises trade unions and labour rights for all, including women and international staff. The University recognises and respects the right to organise and bargain collectively. In Turkey, the rights of public servants to form and join trade unions, their activities and collective bargaining processes are determined by the ‘Law No. 4688 on Public Servants’ Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining’. According to Article 4 of this law, ‘Trade unions are established by public servants working in public workplaces in a service branch in order to carry out activities throughout Turkey on a service branch basis.’, Article 14 (Amended: 24/6/2004-5198/1 art. According to Article 19 (Amended first paragraph: 4/4/2012-6289/14 Art.), ‘Public servants’ unions and confederations are authorised to be a party to collective bargaining negotiations within the framework of the provisions of this Law.’ Public servants working at Boğaziçi University, a state university, can benefit from the trade union rights set out in the ‘Law on Public Servants’ Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining’ numbered 4688. The trade union rights of employees with labour status are guaranteed by the ‘Law No. 6356 on Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining’. Within the scope of the law, female employees have the same trade union rights as male employees. Trade unions and confederations may engage in various activities to improve the rights and duties, working conditions, occupational safety and health conditions of public employees in line with their founding objectives, taking into account gender equality. There is no obstacle for foreign nationals working in Turkey to become trade union members.

Related Links:

Law No. 4688 on Public Servants' Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining:

https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/MevzuatMetin/1.5.4688.pdf

Law No. 6356 on Trade Unions and Collective Labour Agreements:

https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.6356.pdf

Tez-Koop-Is Union Collective Labour Agreement:

https://tezkoopis.org/bogazici-universitesi-rektorlugunde-toplu-is-sozlesmesinde-anlasma-saglandi/

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-8 (Related Section)

Employee Rights and Trade Union Freedoms

Trade Union Rights of Public Officials

Public officials working at Boğaziçi University have the opportunity to exercise their trade union rights under the Law No. 4688 on Public Officials' Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining. Within the framework of this law, public servants

• They can form a trade union,
• They may become a member of a trade union appropriate to the branch of service in which they work,
• They can participate in collective bargaining negotiations as a party.

Click here for the text of the law:

https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/MevzuatMetin/1.5.4688.pdf

Trade Union Rights of Employees with Labour Status

The trade union rights of the personnel working as labourers are guaranteed by the Law No. 6356 on Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining Agreements. This regulation covers the rights of workers to establish and join trade unions and to conclude collective labour agreements.

Click here to see the text of the law:

https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.6356.pdf

Equal Trade Union Rights and Participation of International Staff

All employees, both men and women, have equal trade union rights and there are no restrictions on foreign employees in Turkey to become members of trade unions. In this context, international staff working at Boğaziçi University can also benefit from trade union rights.

Gender Equality and the Role of Trade Unions

Trade unions and confederations may carry out activities aiming to improve the rights and obligations, working conditions, occupational safety and health standards of public personnel, taking into account gender equality.

Boğaziçi University's Commitment

Within this framework, Boğaziçi University respects and supports trade union rights by recognising the freedom of association and collective bargaining rights of all employees. This approach of the University towards employee rights serves the goal of creating a working environment based on the principles of transparency and equality.

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