The latest news on how much of an increase will be given to public workers is closely monitored. The Public Sector Employers’ Union of Turkish Heavy Industry and Service Sectors (TÜHİS), representing the public employer in the negotiations of the Public Sector Collective Labor Agreements Framework Protocol where the wage increase for approximately 600 thousand workers in the public sector will be determined, will meet with the TÜRK-İŞ and HAK-İŞ delegations today. The initial proposals were made by TÜRK-İŞ and HAK-İŞ, and all eyes are now on the wage proposal that will be presented to the workers by TÜHİS. So, what is the current situation regarding the 2025 wage increase for public workers? How much will the raise be for 600 thousand workers, and what percentage will it be?The current situation regarding the 2025 wage increase for 600 thousand public workers is being questioned by both the workers and the employers. The process continues in the negotiations of the 2025 Public Sector Collective Labor Agreements Framework Protocol, which includes close to 600 thousand workers in public institutions such as highways, railways, power plants, ministries, universities, and hospitals. So, what is the current situation regarding the 2025 wage increase for public workers? How much will the raise be for 600 thousand workers, and what percentage will it be?The negotiations that began when TÜRK-İŞ and HAK-İŞ jointly presented their wage demand to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on February 27 will continue as the parties will meet for the second time at 14.00 today.During the meeting hosted by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, it is expected that TÜHİS, representing the public employer, will present its initial wage proposal to the workers. TÜRK-İŞ and HAK-İŞ had jointly presented their wage demands to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security in February 2025.Among the demands are:Raising the minimum daily wage to 1,800 TL, a 50% wage increase for the first 6 months of 2025, a 25% wage increase for the subsequent 6-month periods, and a 10% welfare share.After the completion of the cost analysis, it is expected that TÜHİS will present its initial proposal to the workers today. Following the initial proposal from the public employer, the negotiation process between the parties will accelerate.