Production has been disrupted at more than 20 factories in Turkey because of a metal workers strike.<br /><br /> Unions are demanding a pay rise and uniform salaries for similar jobs across the country. <br /><br /> It is reported that about 10,000 workers took part in the action on Thursday, including many who work for international companies.<br /><br /> One striking worker, Tarik Dikmen, told reporters: “We have a modest lifestyle. We have debts, like everybody else. We are trying to make ends meet with borrowed money.<br /><br /> “We have to work overtime, since we can’t earn enough.”<br /><br /> Workers striked in the provinces of Osmaniye, Hatay, Mersin, Konya, Kocaeli, Bursa, İzmir, Bilecik and Istanbul<br /><br /> If it is not resolved, the dispute could spread to further sites next month.<br /><br /> Today, metal workers are going on strike all over Turkey to protest low wages. pic.twitter.com/zhCinTNpJL— julia julia bo bulia (@Julia_ATC) January 29, 2015<br /><br /> Strike selfie in front of the factory #MetalİscisiGrevde #Turkey<br />http://t.co/OeXHu5i6CS
