The Public Officials Arbitration Board, which has the final say in the collective bargaining negotiations that will affect the salaries of millions of civil servants and civil servant retirees, has announced its decision. The board accepted the government's salary increase proposal for 2026 as it was, while making only a 1-point increase for 2027.
ARBITRATION BOARD CONVENED
The fourth meeting of the Public Officials Arbitration Board took place today at 14:00. Following the critical meeting, the decision awaited by millions of public employees and civil servant retirees was announced.
NO CHANGES FOR 2026
The Arbitration Board accepted the government's proposed 11+7 percent salary increase for 2026 exactly as it was. Thus, the government's proposal for 2026 was finalized without any changes. This proposal by the Arbitration Board has been approved.
1-POINT INCREASE FOR 2027
The government's 4+4 percent salary increase proposal for 2027 was slightly revised by the board. Accordingly, the salary increase rate for 2027 was raised to 5+4 percent.
GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSAL
In its final offer, the government had proposed a flat-rate improvement of 1,000 TL to base salaries. It had also offered an 11+7 percent increase for 2026 and a 4+4 percent increase for 2027.
MEMUR-SEN'S DEMANDS
Memur-Sen, on the other hand, argued that the government's offer remained far below their expectations during the negotiation process and had demanded an 88 percent increase for 2026 and a 46 percent increase for 2027.
News Source: 12punto
