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Library Week

Last Monday of March is celebrated as Library Week

27 March 2026

40 posts

MAR

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Happy World Theater Day on March 27

March 27 is not merely a celebration; it is also a day of remembrance, solidarity, and struggle.

MAR

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The Extraordinary General Assembly

Central Executive Board convened to evaluate the matter of convening an Extraordinary General Assembly with the agenda of joining an umbrella organization/confederation, in accordance with Article 15 of our bylaws.

MAR

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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.

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.

DEC

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A Painful Loss

We have learned with great sorrow of the passing of Yeşim Gökalp, Soloist Artist of the İzmir State Symphony Orchestra.

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.

OCT

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Gender Discrimination Is Unacceptable!

Reports that a concert open only to female audience members is to be held at the Presidential Symphony Orchestra concert halls have been met with great concern.

OCT

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Important Announcement Regarding Bank Promotion Tenders

An announcement to all artists employed at arts institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism regarding their legal rights in salary-promotion tender processes.

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.

JUL

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Cultural Workers' Union Declaration

Our Demand Is a Fair Wage and a Life of Dignity! The government's pay increases are out of step with the real cost of living and are impoverishing workers more with each passing day.

JUL

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Şekip Taşpınar, Unforgettable Name of Turkish Theatre, Has Passed Away

As the Cultural Workers' Union, we have learned with profound sorrow of the passing of our esteemed member Mehmet Şekip Taşpınar.

MAY

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3rd Ordinary General Assembly

The 3rd Ordinary General Assembly of our union will be held on 17.06.2025 in Ankara.

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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We Are Stopping Work

On Monday 13 January, we are stopping work, wielding the power that comes from production. If our demands are not met by 15 January, we will escalate our struggle further.

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.

SEP

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Arts Workers Must Live Not at the Poverty Line, but at the Value They Deserve!

We draw attention to the economic hardships faced by artists in response to the statements made by the Director General of State Theatres.

JUL

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Arts Institutions Regulatory Handbook

As Kültür Emekçileri Sendikası, we have prepared a regulatory handbook to help artists better understand their rights.

MAR

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We Will Not Share Our Extra Income

We filed a case at the Ankara Administrative Court against the Directorate General of Fine Arts' decision to require artists to share a portion of their extra income with the revolving fund.

MAR

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Warnings and Recommendations to the Directorate General of Fine Arts

We submitted our warnings and recommendations regarding the deficiencies and injustices in the Directorate General of Fine Arts' 4B contractual musician recruitment examination.

MAR

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International Working Women's Day

On 8 March International Working Women's Day, the struggle and demands of women who work in culture and the arts.

JAN

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Constitutional Court Decision on Bonus for Public Officials: The '2 Percent Threshold' Annulled

The Constitutional Court annulled the 2 percent union membership threshold required for the collective bargaining bonus.

NOV

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Our Petition Regarding the Additional Duty Fee for Artistic Personnel

Our petition submitted to the relevant authorities requesting payment of additional duty fees to artistic personnel.

NOV

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BAK-SEN Called for Abolition of the 2% Trade Union Threshold

The Confederation of Independent Civil Servants' Unions applied to the Constitutional Court for the abolition of the 2% trade union threshold.

AUG

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Why Cultural Workers' Union

An article explaining the founding purpose, vision, and reason for existence of the Cultural Workers' Union.

JUL

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Statement to the Press and the Public

A press and public statement by the Cultural Workers' Union regarding the problems faced by cultural and artistic workers.

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.

NOV

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CULTURAL WORKERS' UNION FOUNDING STATUTE

The official founding statute of the Cultural Workers' Union.