Legal Basis of Freedom of Association
Articles 17 and 25 of Law No. 6356 regulate freedom of trade union membership and protection against union-related discrimination for workers within the law’s scope. The statutory conditions govern membership and employment relationships.
Source: Law No. 6356 — Articles 17 and 25 (Turkish)
Content of Collective Bargaining
Under Article 33 of the same law, a collective labour agreement may contain provisions on the conclusion, content and termination of employment contracts. It may also regulate the parties’ mutual rights and obligations, implementation of the agreement and settlement of disputes.