In the written statement made by Confederation of Civil Servants Union (Memur-Sen) Board of Directors, it was reminded that the Central Bank updated its year-end inflation forecast from 22.3% to 58% with an increase of 35.7% for 2023, and to 33% with an increase of 24.2 points from 8.8% for 2024.
"As Memur-Sen; We have clearly stated that the 5% inflation target, which the Central Bank has kept constant for years, is far from market data, and that the price increases in July will trigger inflation and adversely affect fixed incomes. In this context; Considering the fact of inflation that will occur in 2024, we made proposals in quarterly periods in 2024 in order to minimize the effect of inflation on public officials, and underlined that welfare allowance should be given in order to avoid inflation-related losses," the statement said.
THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD SEE LEGAL AND CORRECT OFFERS
"As a matter of fact, the Central Bank's statement that market and price stability will be achieved in 2025 confirmed the justification of Memur-Sen's Collective Agreement Proposal, which included a total of 110 percent increase in quarterly periods for 2024 and every six months for 2025, proved its plausibility. The Public Employer should see Memur-Sen's right and correct offer, take into account the updated inflation expectations, and come to the Collective Agreement table with a proposal that includes the welfare share in order to eliminate the inflation threat," the statement added.