Members of IndustriALL Global Union’s affiliate Kristal-Is went on strike on 20 June 2014 over the failure of sector-wide negotiations in the glass industry.
The Turkish Government postponed, in reality banned, the strike eight days after it was launched.
According to Turkish legislation, “a lawful strike or lock-out that has been called or commenced may be suspended by the Council of Ministers for 60 days with a decree if it is prejudicial to public health or national security. The suspension shall come into force on the date of publication of the decree“.
Read more: http://www.industriall-union.org/turkish-glass-workers-reach-collective-agreement-after-strike-ban