11.12.2018 Ankara
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, “Türk-İş President Ergün Atalay stands for democracy, state, country, nation and stability who thinks with a national perspective.”
A
delegation consisting of representatives of employers and employees lead by Hisarcıklıoğlu
visited the Turkey Confederation of Labor Unions (Turk-Is) Chairman Ergün
Atalay whose statements at the Minimum Wage Fixing Commission created
controversy.
Hisarcıklıoğlu,
speaking at the meeting at the Turk-İş Headquarters, stated that they are
visiting Atalay in regards to the controversy surrounding his statements in recent
days, “.Türk-İş President Ergün Atalay stands for democracy, state, country,
nation and stability who thinks with a national perspective.”
Pointing
out that Atalay's stance during the coup attempt on July 15, 2016 is known to
all, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the discussions about Atalay would not stick to
him. Hisarcıklıoğlu urged an end to the issue.
Upon
the question of journalists regarding the minimum wage negotiations,
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “The minimum wage is separate and our visit is separate.
The minimum wage will be discussed in its legal platform.”
- “There's nothing more to say; I’ve
said what should be said.”
Ergün
Atalay said, in regards to the Minimum Wage Fixing Commission talks, “Today, at
14:00, the Confederation of Revolutionary Trade Unions (DISK) will be here. All
the paper collectors in Ankara will be here tomorrow. There’s nothing more to
say; I’ve said what should be said.
Atalay,
pointing out that they didn’t discuss wage issues with the government, said,
“You’ve seen the latest figures. We will continue to be on the side of the
workers and Turkey. I will not step back.”
Also
present during the visit were Turkey Kamu-Sen President Önder Kahveci, Turkey
Tradesmen and Artisans Confederation (TESK) Deputy Chairman Burhan Aksak and
Turkey Confederation of Employer Associations (TISK) Secretary General Akansel Koç.