#Labour Rights
Can a new generation of union leaders transform Armenia’s labour relations?
The legacy of the Soviet Union and unfriendly laws have left Armenia’s trade unions with a poor reputation and little history of effecting change.
Can a new generation of union leaders transform Armenia’s labour relations?
By Ani AvetisyanThe legacy of the Soviet Union and unfriendly laws have left Armenia’s trade unions with a poor reputation and little history of effecting change.
Young Georgian Unions on a winning streak
Despite low trust and a chequered history in Georgia, some new unions are taking on their employers and winning.
Young Georgian Unions on a winning streak
By Tamuna ChkareuliDespite low trust and a chequered history in Georgia, some new unions are taking on their employers and winning.
Wolt and Bolt couriers go on strike in Azerbaijan
The strike is perhaps the first case of industrial action by employees in the gig economy in Azerbaijan.
Wolt and Bolt couriers go on strike in Azerbaijan
The strike is perhaps the first case of industrial action by employees in the gig economy in Azerbaijan.
One dead and eight injured in Tkibuli mine explosion
Preliminary findings by the Labor Inspection Office found two violations of worker safety rules, including excess levels of methane gas.
One dead and eight injured in Tkibuli mine explosion
Preliminary findings by the Labor Inspection Office found two violations of worker safety rules, including excess levels of methane gas.
MagtiCom technicians go on strike in Georgia
Nearly 300 technicians responsible for installing and repairing phone and internet lines are demanding better wages to keep up with rising inflation.
MagtiCom technicians go on strike in Georgia
Nearly 300 technicians responsible for installing and repairing phone and internet lines are demanding better wages to keep up with rising inflation.
Workers sue Georgian government over ‘degrading conditions’ in Germany labour programme
Eleven workers are suing the Georgian State Employment Promotion Agency in court and are seeking compensation.
Workers sue Georgian government over ‘degrading conditions’ in Germany labour programme
Eleven workers are suing the Georgian State Employment Promotion Agency in court and are seeking compensation.
Inside Georgia’s textile industry: Violence
Two years after OC Media went undercover at a Tbilisi factory, a former worker reached out with a harrowing story of psychological and physical abuse.
Inside Georgia’s textile industry: Violence
By Tamuna ChkareuliTwo years after OC Media went undercover at a Tbilisi factory, a former worker reached out with a harrowing story of psychological and physical abuse.
London arbitration court ruled against Frontera, documents reveal
The confidential arbitration decision shows how Frontera misled the public over their high-profile standoff with the Georgian Government.
London arbitration court ruled against Frontera, documents reveal
By Thomas RowleyThe confidential arbitration decision shows how Frontera misled the public over their high-profile standoff with the Georgian Government.
Hundreds ‘left unpaid’ in Georgia after Irish-owned call centre closes
Customer support representatives for Irish online education company the Shaw Academy say they have been fired without receiving their last month’s pay.
Hundreds ‘left unpaid’ in Georgia after Irish-owned call centre closes
Customer support representatives for Irish online education company the Shaw Academy say they have been fired without receiving their last month’s pay.
Georgian Public Defender’s Office slams ‘illegal’ gig economy contracts
The Public Defender’s Office told OC Media they were considering taking legal action to force Bolt Food to sign employment contracts with couriers.
Georgian Public Defender’s Office slams ‘illegal’ gig economy contracts
The Public Defender’s Office told OC Media they were considering taking legal action to force Bolt Food to sign employment contracts with couriers.