Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

Labour Relations (Public Service) Convention, 1978 (No. 151) - Türkiye (Ratification: 1993)

The Committee takes note of the information provided in the Government's first report, as well as the comments made by the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (TURK-IS) in communications dated 18 February 1994 and by the Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DISK) in a communication dated 24 February 1995. It also notes the conclusions of the Committee on Freedom of Association in Cases Nos. 1810 and 1830 (303rd Report of the Committee, approved by the Governing Body at its 265th Session (March 1996)).

The Committee notes with interest that article 53 of the Constitution has been amended by Act No. 4121 of 23 July 1995 amending the Constitution so as to enable trade unions of public servants to engage in collective bargaining with the Administration.

The Committee notes, however, that civil servants are not included within the scope of article 51 of the Constitution concerning the right to organize nor are they covered by Act No. 2821 respecting trade unions. It notes the Government's indication that a Bill regulating the trade union rights of civil servants has been prepared and submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly. The Committee hopes that this Bill will be adopted in the near future and that it will ensure the application of the provisions of this Convention and requests the Government to indicate in its next report the progress made in this regard and to transmit a copy of the Bill once it has been adopted.