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Health workers union head under arrest for five months without indictment

Health workers union head under arrest for five months without indictment

"Our union's efforts to reveal the real number of cases and deaths and its opposition against the failure to manage the pandemic have made our union a target of the government," the co-chair of SES has said.

10 February 2022

71 health workers subjected to violence per day during the pandemic

71 health workers subjected to violence per day during the pandemic

The Ankara Branch of the Health and Social Service Laborers Union has released its report on violence in healthcare: The number of incidents of violence in healthcare reported with code white increased by 56 percent in 2020 during the pandemic.

25 January 2022

Healthcare workers in Turkey: We cannot breathe

Healthcare workers in Turkey: We cannot breathe

Health and Social Service Laborers Union (SES) Chair Selma Atabey has raised concerns that the Law on Violence in Healthcare, which was enacted “for show”, is not enforced even in its current state, underlining that violence is increasing by day.

21 January 2022

Women resisting stone quarry in İkizdere named ‘women of the year’

Women resisting stone quarry in İkizdere named ‘women of the year’

The SES Equality and Solidarity Association has announced that the women resisting the stone quarry in Rize’s İkizdere in Turkey's Black Sea region have been elected the “Women of the Year” in 2021.

Criminal complaint against ministers over deaths, rights violations during pandemic

Criminal complaint against ministers over deaths, rights violations during pandemic

On Human Rights Day, four labor and rights organizations filed a complaint against Health Minister Koca and Minister of Labor Bilgin over the death of more than 200 thousand people and violations of right to life and health during the pandemic.

10 December 2021

Health workers on strike: 'Healthcare is teamwork, improve everyone's wages'

Health workers on strike: 'Healthcare is teamwork, improve everyone's wages'

Several healthcare workers went on a one-day strike in several provinces across Turkey on December 6, demanding that the improvements in payments be the case for all healthcare workers as healthcare is a teamwork.

7 December 2021

Slowdown strike by health workers in eight cities

Slowdown strike by health workers in eight cities

The SES union protests a new additional indicator law that excludes health workers other than doctors and nurses.

3 December 2021

‘What is the rate of COVID-19 vaccination in Turkey’s prisons?’

‘What is the rate of COVID-19 vaccination in Turkey’s prisons?’

The Ankara Medical Chamber and the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) Ankara Branch have urged the authorities to announce the COVID-19 vaccination rates of prisoners and prison personnel in Turkey.

1 September 2021

SES union members released from detention

SES union members released from detention

Held in detention for eight days, the members of the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) have been released.

‘Denying health workers their right to leave is against the Constitution’

SES UNION

‘Denying health workers their right to leave is against the Constitution’

The Health and Social Service Laborers Union (SES) has held a press conference about the recent ban on healthcare workers’ right to take a leave of absence, retire and resign amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.

COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘Bed occupancy rate is rising in Ankara’

UNION WARNS

COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘Bed occupancy rate is rising in Ankara’

The Ankara Branch of the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) has announced that the number of cases has increased from 2 thousands to 7 thousands in the capital city in the last month.

‘Vaccination is a must for controlled normalization’

MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Vaccination is a must for controlled normalization’

In a joint press conference, six medical organizations have underlined that “New Controlled Normalization Decisions” have been taken prematurely in Turkey and raised concerns about the current pace of vaccination.

‘Right of mother tongue-based health is above politics’

REQUEST IN 6 MOTHER LANGUAGES

‘Right of mother tongue-based health is above politics’

The Şişli Branch of the Health and Social Service Laborers Union (SES) has raised its request for healthcare services in mother language by releasing a statement in six mother languages and English to mark the International Mother Language Day.

22 February 2021

‘43 percent of women subjected to physical violence’

REPORT ON MALE VIOLENCE IN HEALTHCARE

‘43 percent of women subjected to physical violence’

The Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) conducted a survey with healthcare workers in 52 provinces across Turkey: 81 percent of women are subjected to psychological violence and 26 percent to sexual violence.

18 February 2021

Police intervention against health workers in Ankara

Police intervention against health workers in Ankara

A group of health workers from Ankara City Hospital applauded in protest for their employee personal rights. Police intervened into the protest, detaining several health workers. The detained have been released later in the day.

22 January 2021

What would happen if Turkey was ruled by women?

What would happen if Turkey was ruled by women?

SES Equality and Solidarity Association has designed a new webpage, asking women what they would do if they governed Turkey. Women also share their answers to this question under the hashtag #ÜlkemiBenYönetsem (#IfIRunMyCountry).

19 January 2021

Healthcare workers protest their pay rise

Healthcare workers protest their pay rise

Healthcare workers have criticized the 3+3 percent pay rise to take effect in 2021: “Over the past year, natural gas prices have increased by 32 percent, electricity prices by 31 percent, legumes by 60 percent, cheese by 27 percent, eggs by 80 percent…”

15 January 2021

‘We don’t say it as a slogan, we have really burned out'

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

‘We don’t say it as a slogan, we have really burned out'

“We don’t say it as a slogan, we have really burned out. Our two fellow health workers committed suicide,” says SES Union Co-Chair Atabey about the decision of two hospitals to call COVID-infected personnel back to work without being tested.

13 November 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘1,072 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ankara’

‘1,072 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ankara’

In a joint statement held by Ankara Medical Chamber, Ankara Dentists’ Chamber and SES Union Ankara Branch, it has been underlined that all health workers need to be vaccinated against flu free of charge and without delay as it is influenza season.

27 October 2020

COVID-19 in Batman: ‘At least 750 health workers infected’

BATMAN MEDICAL CHAMBER & UNION

COVID-19 in Batman: ‘At least 750 health workers infected’

In a joint statement released by the Batman Medical Chamber and SES Union’s Batman Branch, it has been noted that 115 healthcare workers, including 51 physicians, have lost their lives since the pandemic broke out in Turkey.

19 October 2020

Health workers protesting for their deceased colleagues all across Turkey

COVID-19

Health workers protesting for their deceased colleagues all across Turkey

A moment of silence has been observed in memory of the health workers who have lost their lives due to the novel coronavirus outbreak in several provinces of Turkey, including İstanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Mersin, Hatay, Antep, Adana and Eskişehir.

17 September 2020

Infected health workers called back to work amid Covid-19 spike in Ankara, says union

Infected health workers called back to work amid Covid-19 spike in Ankara, says union

Health workers are not considered as "Covid-19 contacts" and those who are infected but don't show symptoms are called back to work amid the coronavirus surge in the capital, according to the SES union.

16 September 2020

‘At this rate, Turkey’s COVID-19 death toll may hit 20 thousand,’ warns union

‘At this rate, Turkey’s COVID-19 death toll may hit 20 thousand,’ warns union

Referring to Health Minister’s estimates, the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) notes that the number of deaths is expected to be around 444 thousand in 2020 and any figure higher than this will show how many people died of COVID-19.

8 September 2020

Health workers' union: Daily Covid-19 cases in Ankara exceed official figures for entire Turkey

Health workers' union: Daily Covid-19 cases in Ankara exceed official figures for entire Turkey

Due to the lack of precautionary measures, about 500 health workers in the capital have resigned, retired or taken unpaid leave, according to the SES.

1 September 2020

COVID-19 in Turkey: 8 tests for ruling AKP MP, none for health worker

COVID-19 in Turkey: 8 tests for ruling AKP MP, none for health worker

In a statement released by the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES), it has been announced that health worker Davut Ak wanted to be tested for COVID-19 as he showed the symptoms; however, his request has been rejected.

‘Hospitals are full in Mardin, we refer patients to other provinces,’ says union

COVID-19

‘Hospitals are full in Mardin, we refer patients to other provinces,’ says union

In a statement released by the Mardin Branch of Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES), it has been noted that “the outbreak management has got out of control in the city and the total number of cases has approached 5 thousand.”

Health Laborers’ Union: Health Workers’ Right to Life Being Violated

Health Laborers’ Union: Health Workers’ Right to Life Being Violated

Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) has released a monthly report amid Covid-19 pandemic: “Healthcare laborers should know that in case their health and lives are at risk, they can halt work until the necessary safe conditions are ensured."

12 Requests for Prisoners Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

12 Requests for Prisoners Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Six civil society and professional organizations have requested that necessary measures be taken against coronavirus pandemic in prisons and child prisoners as well as the ones who are seriously ill and older than 60 be released.

Operation Against HDP, 2 Unions in 5 Cities: Several People Detained

Operation Against HDP, 2 Unions in 5 Cities: Several People Detained

Several people, including former HDP Kars MP Mülkiye Birtane and Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union Co-Chair Gönül Erden, have been taken into custody.

26 November 2018

‘Release Arrested Doctors in Diyarbakır’

‘Release Arrested Doctors in Diyarbakır’

Diyarbakır Chamber of Medicine and SES Diyarbakır Branch have called for the release of arrested doctors.

‘Unlawfully Sacked Public Sector Staff Must Be Returned to Their Duties’

‘Unlawfully Sacked Public Sector Staff Must Be Returned to Their Duties’

TTB, TİHV, SES and the Education Union have said, “Coup investigations must be carried out delicately within the legal framework, and those who haven’t been determined to have solid links with the coup must be returned to their duties,” referring to sacked public sector staff.

6 September 2016 Beyza Kural

Crackdown on Human Rights Association and Unions

Crackdown on Human Rights Association and Unions

Members and executives of the Human Rights Association, the education union and the social service sector union were taken into custody in Urfa on 27 September. Private homes and the branch head offices were searched.

28 September 2011 Ekin Karaca