French-based rail systems company Workers went on strike at Alstom's factory in Bursa. After the parties could not reach a common ground in the long-running collective bargaining agreement negotiations, the factory workers decided to go on strike this morning. With the strike decision, the factory's production activities were temporarily halted.
Requests Remain Unanswered
Workers, The increase in their salaries is insufficient ve Requests for improvement in social rights remain unanswered Union officials stated that they could restart negotiations if Alstom management listens to their demands.
There has been no official statement from Alstom management on the issue so far. This strike disrupts the production of Alstom, a major supplier in the rail systems sector, and opens a new era for the resolution of the dispute between the union and the employer.
