Memur-Sen Evaluates September Inflation and Purchasing Power
Evaluating the September 2026 inflation data, Memur-Sen emphasized that the rising cost of living has increased the economic burden on public servants and retirees.
Following the September 2026 inflation figures announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, Memur-Sen released a statement through its official accounts, drawing attention to the real losses experienced by fixed-income earners and demanding that these income losses be compensated.
September Inflation Figures
According to TURKSTAT data, the inflation rate in September 2026 was 1.84 percent. With this announced rate, the total three-month inflation reached 5.57 percent, while the annual inflation rate was recorded at 29.73 percent.
Effects of Arbitration Board Decisions
In the evaluation made by the confederation, it was stated that the Arbitration Board decisions negatively affected the living conditions of public servants and retirees. It was pointed out that the current economic picture has increased difficulties for employees.
Expectation Revisions and Real Losses
It was emphasized that the upward revision of inflation expectations within the scope of the Central Bank's IIIrd Inflation Report and the Medium-Term Program clearly reveals the real loss and erosion in salaries.
Increases in Food and Basic Expenses
Stating that the increases in food, rent, fuel, energy, and education expenditures have significantly reduced the purchasing power of fixed-income earners, a call was made to resolve the income losses of public servants and retirees.