Support from the Confederation of Civil Servants for Veterinarians' Wear-and-Tear Pay Lawsuit

The Confederation of Civil Servants announced its support for the struggle led by Veteriner Hekim-Sen to regain the wear-and-tear pay right for public veterinarians, as well as veterinary health technicians and specialists.

Legal Process and Hearing Date

In the statement made by the confederation, it was stated that the legal process of the lawsuit filed to re-evaluate the active service period increment right of public veterinarians and veterinary health technicians and specialists is ongoing.

The statement shared the information with the public that the second hearing of the relevant lawsuit will take place on October 13.

Occupational Risks and Field Conditions

It was emphasized that colleagues working in the field, slaughterhouses, laboratories, animal facilities, and inspection activities face serious risks.

It was stated that zoonotic diseases, particularly rabies, brucellosis, tuberculosis, and glanders, as well as various physical and occupational hazards, threaten the employees.

Public Health and Production Power

Attention was drawn to the fact that protecting animal health is of great importance for public health, food safety, and the country's production power.

It was argued that working conditions and occupational risks should be re-evaluated within the framework of the 'One Health' approach.

Struggle for Rights Will Continue

Emphasizing that the active service period increment is a right rather than a privilege, it was reported that the rightful demands of the employees will be followed with determination.

It was stated that the struggle will continue for a working order based on justice.