Bursa Automotive and Metal Workers Strike Amid Failed Negotiations

Collective bargaining negotiations involving thousands of automotive and metal workers in companies like Tofaş, Bosch, and Karsan in Bursa, Türkiye, concluded without an agreement, prompting a strike decision. United Metal-İş and MESS engaged in their 5th meeting, but after a 60-day negotiation process involving 150 thousand employees, no agreement was reached. Subsequent meetings and a mediator failed to resolve the impasse, leading to a strike decision scheduled for January 19. United Metal-İş emphasized the absence of an acceptable offer for metal workers, stating, “There is no point in waiting any longer.”