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Istanbul metalworkers' strike of 2008–2009

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22: 259: 188: 155:, a working class district of Istanbul. Workers at the plant have described poor working conditions, long hours, and low wages. On 19 December 2008, management at the plant announced the loss of 37 jobs. On 22 December 2008, management announced plans for the loss of a further 400 jobs and 167:
The workers responded to the initial lay-offs by joining the union, Birlesik-Metal, and staging a protest outside the plant. On 22 December 2008, workers responded to the lockout by climbing the gate and
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for two days. Since that time the workers have been
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