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The 2026–2027 Art Season in Our Orchestras

We have published a statement following the board of directors elections held at the State Symphony Orchestras.

13 March 2026

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MAR

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Happy International Working Women's Day, March 8

Working women continue to raise their voices not only in physical spaces but also against the pressures of an increasingly digitalized working life.

FEB

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No to Double Standards in the Arts!

While the Ministry of Culture plans to provide $100,000 per episode in support to the TV series sector, it has been systematically impoverishing the artists in its own institutions for years.

FEB

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In the Grip of Arbitrariness

A concert planned a year in advance, having received Ministerial approval and with tickets already sold, was cancelled without any public explanation.

JAN

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Press Release 2026/1

At a three-hour meeting held with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the working conditions and financial rights of artists were placed on the agenda.

DEC

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The Urgent Return to Trainee Artist Recruitment Instead of 4/B Must Be Made Immediately!

Some holding doctorates, others trained abroad — our qualified young artists are condemned to an average salary of 35,000 TL under 4/B contracts instead of the trainee artist recruitment clearly stipulated in the institutions' own laws.

DEC

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We Demand Justice, Not Just a Pay Rise!

While across-the-board pay rises of up to 30,000 TL are granted to top-level managers, cultural workers have once again been overlooked.

OCT

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Press Statement

Certain female artists at the Ankara State Theatre are being subjected to systematic pressure and mobbing by the general directorate.

SEP

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Unity for the Future of Our Artists: A Solution-Oriented Dialogue Meeting

A productive consultative meeting was held under the auspices of State Opera and Ballet Director General Tan Sağtürk, bringing together institutional executives and union representatives.

SEP

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An Important Meeting from Our Union: One More Step for Our Rights!

At a meeting held in the office of Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr. Batuhan Mumcu, long-standing demands were brought to the table.

AUG

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2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement

With the 2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the government has once again condemned 6.5 million civil servants and retirees to hunger and poverty.

JUN

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Meeting Held with the Advisor to Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Batuhan Mumcu

At the meeting held on June 25, 2025 with Ministry Advisor Ayşegül Genç, the problems of arts institutions were discussed.

MAR

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Exorbitant Price Increases at Devlet Tiyatroları Are Blocking the Public's Right of Access to Art!

Regular play tickets have been raised from 70–110 TL to 330–450 TL, and musical play tickets from 115–170 TL to 450–660 TL.

MAR

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A Critical Threshold in the Rights Struggle: Seniority Alignment Is on the Agenda!

The previous service periods of personnel who transitioned from 4C to 4A in arts institutions are not being counted toward grade and supplementary indicator; Danıştay proceedings and Ministry negotiations are ongoing.

MAR

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8 March International Working Women's Day

Even as women workers face ever-growing challenges, we resolutely continue our struggle against sexism, oppression, and injustice in every domain.

MAR

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Investigation Draws Attention of Media and Opposition

An investigation was launched against our union executive Burç Balcı due to an announcement of a legally protected work stoppage action.

JAN

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Our Meetings with Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Mr. Batuhan Mumcu

Improvements to the salaries of artists and technical personnel, the incorporation of across-the-board pay rises into base salaries, and the seniority adjustment issues of artists who transferred from contract position 4B to permanent position 4A were discussed.

DEC

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'Moral Interference' with the Attire of Female Orchestra Artists Is Unacceptable

It has been alleged that at the concert held on 12 December, the attire worn by CSO artists — the same outfits they have worn at every concert for years — was interfered with.

JAN

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Kültür Emekçileri Sendikası Executive Board Met with Deputy Minister Batuhan Mumcu

The union's executive board met with Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Batuhan Mumcu to discuss pressing issues.

NOV

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Sözcü Newspaper Coverage on Contracted Artists

A report by Sözcü newspaper on the issues faced by contracted artists.

NOV

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Kelebek Newspaper Coverage on Contracted Artists

A report by Kelebek newspaper on the issues faced by contracted artists.

NOV

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We Met with Devlet Tiyatroları Director General Tamer Karadağlı

We met with Devlet Tiyatroları Director General Tamer Karadağlı to discuss the sector's issues.

NOV

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Congratulations to Director General Tan Sağtürk

We congratulate Tan Sağtürk on his appointment as the new Director General of the Cumhurbaşkanlığı Senfoni Orkestrası.

AUG

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Our Collective Bargaining Demands for 2024–2025

The list of collective bargaining demands of the Cultural Workers' Union for the 2024–2025 period.

AUG

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Artists' Union Cries Foul: Appointed Director Gets Paid, Elected Director Does Not

The Cultural Workers' Union brought unjust wage practices in arts institutions to the attention of the public.

JUL

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Developments Regarding the July Pay Increase

The latest developments regarding the July 2023 pay increase and its dimensions affecting cultural workers.

MAR

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Kültür Emek-Sen Rises Up for Artists

The Cultural Workers' Union issued a stern statement after the problems of artists went unresolved.

JAN

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Artists Demand Additional Benefit Points

State artists held a press conference to demand inclusion in the additional benefit points regulation.

JAN

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State Artists Demand Additional Benefit Points Regulation

State artists came together and announced their demands to be included in the additional benefit points scheme.

JAN

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Veteran Actor Tamer Levent: They Are Trying to Break Us Down

Tamer Levent, a legendary artist of the state theatre, spoke about the problems and struggles of artists.

JAN

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Contract Artists: Enough Is Enough — We Call on You to Keep Your Word

Contract artists voiced that despite years of promises, they have not been granted permanent positions, and called on officials to keep their word.

JAN

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Artists Promised Permanent Positions Anxious Over Examination and Probation Conditions

Contracted artists who were promised permanent positions are experiencing anxiety due to examination and probation conditions.

JAN

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The Imposition of a 'Representative' at State Theatres

Reports emerged of management at State Theatres imposing a representative on union members.

SEP

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Snapshots from Us > 1

Photographs from Cultural Workers' Union events.

SEP

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Photographs from Cultural Workers' Union events.

JUL

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Snapshots from Us

The first photographs from Cultural Workers' Union events.