Many workers in Systemair HSK, Baldur Süspansiyon, Özer Elektrik were fired or put on non-paid leave on account of unionising. They have been picketing in protest in front of their factories. As part of their struggle they decided to start a march to Ankara in the leadership of their union, United Metal Workers Union, to make their voice heard. To start the march they gathered in front of the premises of the Gebze Branch of the union, but they were blocked and taken into custody. After their release they expressed their determination to continue the fight.
