The effects of social change on labor relations in Turkey

Labor relations in Turkey began in 1838 Trade Agreement with United Kingdom. By means of this Agreement West capital entered Ottoman Emprie. However, there is no capital accumulation on the country which creates industrialization we can say that social change was not realized in this period.In 1923 after establishment of Republic, applied economy policy by which had been wanted to create undertaker, had not been successful.In 1930 years, by means of applied ?Etatism? policy, state guided economy, established enterprises, capital was accumulated. In this frame work labor mass began to be formed. So,we can assume that social change began in this period.In ?Multiparty Period?, which began in 1946, private enterprises grown as well, at the same time state enterprises kept on importance in the economy.After 1950, by agriculture became mechanized, emigration began from rural areas to the cities and in the cities labor supply was formed. In this case, we can say that social change gained acceleration in this period. In this frame, ?labor relations? developed, especially trade unionism became widespread.In the period after 1960, social change went on growing and state enterprises and private enterprises located in the economy. Labor relations developed by means of 1961 Constitution which brought on freedoms and ?274 Numbered Trade Unionism Act? and ?275 Numbered Collective Bargaining and Strike and Lockout Act?.In 1970 years for a short period (1971-1973), ?labor relations? were weakened due to destroyed economy and due to restricted freedoms which were created at result of applied policy. On Septemper 12 th. 1980, military ruling came into force.After 1980 Military Coup, by means of applied neoliberal economy policy breaking-point was created in ?labor relations?, socioeconomic improvements were turned back. In this frame, unemployment increased, by means of privatization, deregulation of labor market which belong to globalization, number of trade union member was decreased remarkable.These negative changes which have been realized until today, still are keeping importance in ?labor relations?Key Words: Social Change, Labor Relations, In Turkey, The Effects, Policy