"CHP proposes motion over government's move to postpone Şişecam workers' strike", 29 Jun 2014

A lawmaker from the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has proposed a motion where the postponement of strikes can only be applied in emergency situations. This came after the government postponed a strike on June 25 by workers of the Şişecam glass factory in Mersin. The government decided to postpone strikes on the grounds that it has disrupted “public health and national security.” Around 5,800 workers in 10 factories have been holding a strike since June 23, demanding an increase in their salary, among other improvements...Citing the previous postponements, Hurşit Güneş of CHP said they practically turn into a prohibition of strikes and proposed a motion that the postponements can only be applied in emergency situations.