The workers who work on a salary basis in Yemeksepeti stated that they work with minimum wage plus premiums, “They want us to leave our work voluntarily and become tradesmen couriers. They want us to work gigs, become independent contracting couriers. When we resign, we lose all rights. You don’t have the right to a holiday when you work as an independent contractor courier, you don’t have the right to work.”
“We are resisting until our demands are met”
Yemeksepeti food distribution workers rally in front of headquarters against an unacceptable 17% raise offer
Yemeksepeti couriers who quit their jobs against the imposition of a 17% increase gathered in front of Yemeksepeti Headquarters
Protesting an unacceptable offer of 17% pay hike in an economy of 81% inflation, the workers of Yemeksepeti, the food distribution corporation in Turkey, the workers held a rally.
They met in front of the company’s Headquarters in Levent, Istanbul, at the organizing of DISK’s Transport-Labor Union. Employees protesting the company’s below-inflation rate offer chanted, “The workers are right here, where the hell is the management?” and “We will win only by resistance!” and “Long live class solidarity!” Yemeksepeti employees continue their vigil in front of the headquarters.
We are forced to switch to artisan couriers
Representatives of the workers who met with the Food Ministry officials submitted their requests. The workers announced that they would continue to resist until their demands were met.
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