Strike in TRNC Central Prison postponed for 60 days

The strike launched by Central Prison employees in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) due to their demands regarding shifts, rotations and irregular working practices was postponed for 60 days by the decision of the Council of Ministers.

TRNC Central Prison employees decided to strike, bringing their demands regarding shift order, rotation practices and irregular working conditions to the agenda.

Within the scope of the strike launched by the Turkish Cypriot Public Servants Union (KTAMS) on October 20, prison entrances and exits, except for emergencies and ambulance services, were stopped.

CALL FROM UNIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT

KTAMS President Serman Yiğit requested the Technical Board to reconvene to discuss the requests of prison employees regarding the shift and rotation system.

The unions announced that the Prime Ministry was given until 20:00, and that the strike would continue on October 21, as no positive response was received regarding the meeting within this period.

60-DAY POSTPONEMENT DECISION FROM THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

The Council of Ministers, meeting after the strike, postponed the strike in the Central Prison for 60 days.

In the decision published in the Official Gazette, it was stated that action was taken in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 16 of the Collective Labor Agreement Strike and Referendum Law No. 42/1996.

In the decision, the fact that the strike seriously disrupted mandatory services and disrupted public security was cited as the reason for the postponement.

UNIONS SUSPENDED THE STRIKE

Following the decision of the Council of Ministers, KTAMS, KAMUSEN and HAKSEN announced that the strike in the Central Prison was suspended.

KTAMS President Serman Yiğit stated that they will comply with the postponement decision, but will continue to pursue their demands regarding the working conditions and personal rights of the employees.

No statement was made regarding the rescheduled date of the Technical Board meeting requested by the unions.