Allegations of union pressure and staffing bargaining in healthcare institutions in Trabzon

Genel Sağlık-İş Trabzon Provincial Presidency published a written statement regarding allegations of union pressure, favoritism, and bargaining in exchange for membership for Trabzon City Hospital positions in the city's healthcare institutions, calling for an investigation.

Allegations of union pressure targeting healthcare workers and favoritism in assignments have been brought to the agenda in Trabzon. In a statement made by the Genel Sağlık-İş Trabzon Provincial Presidency, it was claimed that managers in some healthcare institutions interfered in union activities and that the principle of equality among employees was not observed. It was emphasized that staff distributions in administrative assignments to be made before the opening of Trabzon City Hospital, in particular, should be made according to merit and objective criteria.

The statement noted that there are allegations that some institution managers attended union representative meetings held in hospitals and acted like a representative of a union. Furthermore, it was asserted that rumors were received that some unions engaged in staffing bargaining in exchange for membership during the process of determining administrative personnel to take office at Trabzon City Hospital, and authorities were requested to inform the public and investigate the allegations.