Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Addressing the General Assembly, President Erdoğan extended his well wishes for the 22^nd General Assembly of Turkey’s largest workers’ syndicate, Türk-İş, expressing his love for the workers who contribute to the development, growth and strengthening of Turkey through their labors.

“Labor is sacred to our beliefs. Our religion states that the just recompense for a worker’s labor should be rendered unto them before the sweat of their brow dries.” Stating that their culture also has similar views, Erdoğan said, “As the long-established workers’ syndicates confederation, Türk-İş has taken on a great mission in this regard.”

Minister for Labor and Social Security, Süleyman Soylu reported that 40,655 persons with disabilities have been employed as government officials while another 4,000 is expected to be employed during the first months of 2016.

Reporting that the labor force has surpassed 30 million in Turkey, Soylu stated that this is an important indicator of prosperity, employment and growth.