Monday, January 21, 2019

Istanbul Airport protests: a symbol of discontent for Turkey's labour force?

Istanbul New Airport: a symbol of discontent for Turkey’s labour force?
By Joe Baker

Behind the fanfare over Istanbul’s brand-new airport have been growing concerns about labour rights, as protests over dangerous working conditions came to a head at the end of 2018. What are the workers’ grievances, and what do these protests mean for a country whose labourers are often scared to speak up?

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