In May of 2012, aviation workers took actions against new legislation that banned strikes in essential services like aviation. The Turkish government retaliated by sacking 305 workers. The effort to reinstate these workers became an international campaign. Later in the year, following a Global Day of Action for airline workers, the Turkish government withdrew the ban on strikes. Nevertheless, the 305 workers still have not got their job back. Hava Is, the union representing them, is continuing with the campaign for their reinstatement. Last week, a delegation from the global union federation, IUF, went to the Hava Is picket line to show their support.
In May of 2012, aviation workers took actions against new legislation that banned strikes in essential services like aviation. The Turkish government retaliated by sacking 305 workers. The effort to reinstate these workers became an international campaign. Later in the year, following a Global Day of Action for airline workers, the Turkish government withdrew the ban on strikes. Nevertheless, the 305 workers still have not got their job back. Hava Is, the union representing them, is continuing with the campaign for their reinstatement. Last week, a delegation from the global union federation, IUF, went to the Hava Is picket line to show their support.
