Turquía - Interference in internal union affairs (2010)

On 28 July, Public Services International (PSI) protested against attempts to force workers in the state enterprise of ÇAYKUR, the General Directorate of Tea Enterprises, to disaffiliate from Türk-Is and IUF-affiliate Tekgida-Is and become members of Ozgida-Is, which has close relations with the ruling party AKP. Workers who refused to comply with the instructions to this effect were subjected to intimidation, including threats of dismissal, workplace transfer and tougher working conditions.