Migros workers, who are members of the Warehouse, Port, Shipyard and Marine Workers Union (DGD-Sen), continue their action against the 8 percent pay increase offer by the owners. The strike widened when the workers locked themselves in the warehouse in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul. Workers had suspended action yesterday (February 7th) after employers promised to take steps and to consider their demands. However, after the management broke its promise, the workers continued the action of work stoppage today.
Migros workers forcibly removed from police-blockaded warehouse: Many workers in custody
The manager of Migros Warehouse has threatened to fire the activists who went on strike. The workers said they would continue their fight until they win. DGD-SEN union said 120 workers had received a message that they had been fired. However, the workers are continuing to resist with more than 400 workers participating. A large number of workers were forcibly removed from the warehouse, which was blockaded by police called by the bosses.
Migros workers, who are members of the Warehouse, Port, Shipyard and Marine Workers Union (DGD-Sen), continue their action against the 8 percent pay increase offer by the owners. The strike widened when the workers locked themselves in the warehouse in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul. Workers had suspended action yesterday (February 7th) after employers promised to take steps and to consider their demands. However, after the management broke its promise, the workers continued the action of work stoppage today.
Police assault
The police blockade, which began after the workers’ resistance at the warehouse, got tighter in the evening and police presence increased. Finally, an army of cops raided the warehouse. Hundreds of workers who were in resistance inside the warehouse were forcibly removed from the premises. During the raid and evacuation, a large number of workers were detained, but no information was given about those who remained in the warehouse. The workers and the union demanded the release of their detained friends.
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