Problems Of Employees In The Maritime Sector In Labor Relations A Quantitative Analysis In Turkey

Berkman K.

Informal Work and the Protection of Social Rights, Mehmet ÖÇAL, Editör, IGI Global yayınevi, İstanbul, ss.100-120, 2025

  • Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Yayınevi: IGI Global yayınevi
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.100-120
  • Editörler: Mehmet ÖÇAL, Editör
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The maritime sector is considered one of the cornerstones of the Turkish economy with its strategic location connecting Europe and Asia and its long-standing maritime traditions. Despite its importance, the sector is often criticized for its difficult and sometimes adverse working conditions. This study addresses the main problems faced by maritime workers in Turkey, including long working hours, occupational health and safety concerns, low wages, limited social benefits and regulatory deficiencies. The quantitative analysis uses the micro  dataset of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). In this way, it attempts to explain the negative aspects of working life in the sector.