Turkey: Tekgida-Is signs first agreement at Danone Hayat Waters

IUF affiliate Tekgida-Is signed the first collective bargaining agreement with Danone Hayat waters in Turkey. The agreement covers the period January 2016 to December 2017. The agreement includes enhanced bonuses and significantly improved wages and benefits including a 60% rise in overtime pay.

The IUF Secretariat supported Tekgida-Is in its organizing efforts at Danone Hayat waters and negotiated with Danone senior management in Paris for recognition of the union by the local management in Turkey.