Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions


The Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions, known as TÜRK-İŞ, is one of the four major national trade union centers in Turkey. It was created in 1952 and is the oldest of the four centers, having been the only trade union organization to survive the 1980 military coup.
Today; TÜRK-İŞ is mainly known for their research and analyses of the Turkish economy. Their last research about cost of living for families in Turkey shows that Monthly food expenditure of a family of four to be healthy, balanced and adequate nutrition is 2.219,45 TL.
In addition to food expenditure, the total amount of other monthly expenditures required for clothing, housing, transportation, education, health and similar needs is 7.229,49 TL
TÜRK-İŞ claims a membership of 1.75 million, and is affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation, and the European Trade Union Confederation. It is also a member of the Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD.