Giresun Hazelnut Workers’ Daily Wages Set at ₺1,010–₺1,280

Giresun Governor’s Office has set daily wages for agricultural workers during the hazelnut harvest.

Wage Details and Implementation

■Meals provided by the employer: ₺1,010 per day; meals provided by the worker: ₺1,280 per day.

■The critical hazelnut harvesting stage of nut collection is fixed at ₺6,000 per ton per hour.

Worker Protections and Measures

■Wages must be paid to workers immediately after the harvest ends, without delay.

■Labor contractors are prohibited from deducting transportation fees or similar charges from the wages they receive from employers.

■Hazelnut collection machine operating hours are limited to 08:00–21:00 in city centers and 07:00–24:00 in villages.

■Operating nut‑cracking machines outside these hours or leaving debris on roads that damages public property will trigger legal action by the relevant authorities.

Market and Sectoral Impact

■The determined wages are advisory minimum levels; employers and workers may negotiate higher rates through bargaining.

■In Giresun’s hazelnut production, the labor cost adjustment is expected to raise total harvest expenses by approximately 5–7 %, influencing overall cost structures.

Dr. Aslıhan Demir: The hazelnut sector in Giresun is striving for a balanced labor‑cost equilibrium; the announced wages aim to support worker welfare while preserving producers’ competitiveness. Protections for workers enhance labor‑market sustainability and provide predictability for employers’ cost planning.