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1,300 workplace deaths and injuries in Georgia since 2010

Data obtained from the Ministry of Internal Affairs shows that in 2010–2017, 359 people were killed and 984 injured in workplace accidents.

1,300 workplace deaths and injuries in Georgia since 2010

Data obtained from the Ministry of Internal Affairs shows that in 2010–2017, 359 people were killed and 984 injured in workplace accidents.

Georgian parliamentary committee ‘approves higher fines’ for labour safety violations

The government has come under increased pressure from labour groups to pursue ‘more effective’ reforms.

Georgian parliamentary committee ‘approves higher fines’ for labour safety violations

The government has come under increased pressure from labour groups to pursue ‘more effective’ reforms.

Editorial | Georgia’s government needs to act to protect workers

The latest death of a construction worker in Georgia demonstrates that the government must stand up for the rights and lives of its citizens.

Editorial | Georgia’s government needs to act to protect workers

By OC Media

The latest death of a construction worker in Georgia demonstrates that the government must stand up for the rights and lives of its citizens.

Protest after Georgia’s parliament postpones hearing on new labour law

Trade unions and rights groups have criticised the delay, calling on the government to act quickly to toughen labour safety rules.

Protest after Georgia’s parliament postpones hearing on new labour law

Trade unions and rights groups have criticised the delay, calling on the government to act quickly to toughen labour safety rules.

Three injured in railway tunnel explosion in central Georgia

The men were working on the tunnel’s constructing but were not warned of a planned detonation.

Three injured in railway tunnel explosion in central Georgia

The men were working on the tunnel’s constructing but were not warned of a planned detonation.

Railway construction workers on strike in central Georgia

Workers are protesting ‘severe violations’ of the labour code, and an unsafe work environment.

Railway construction workers on strike in central Georgia

Workers are protesting ‘severe violations’ of the labour code, and an unsafe work environment.

Labour ministry to ‘inspect for rights violations’ in Georgia

The Inspection Department is still unable to check workplaces without consent from employers, and their recommendations are not legally binding.

Labour ministry to ‘inspect for rights violations’ in Georgia

The Inspection Department is still unable to check workplaces without consent from employers, and their recommendations are not legally binding.

Armenia’s seasonal children

With Armenia’s soaring labour migration rates, working-age men have become a rare sight in many villages.

Armenia’s seasonal children

By Armine Avetisyan

With Armenia’s soaring labour migration rates, working-age men have become a rare sight in many villages.

Analysis | Second-rate development — why 12 died in a luxury hotel in Batumi

While a lack of government oversight give investors a free hand, local activists are fighting back.

Analysis | Second-rate development — why 12 died in a luxury hotel in Batumi

By Tatuli Chubabria

While a lack of government oversight give investors a free hand, local activists are fighting back.

Opinion | Georgia’s labour reforms do little to fix the country’s deadly workplaces

Georgia’s workers need laws to force employers to take their safety seriously, and an inspection department with the clout to back them up.

Opinion | Georgia’s labour reforms do little to fix the country’s deadly workplaces

By Raisa Liparteliani

Georgia’s workers need laws to force employers to take their safety seriously, and an inspection department with the clout to back them up.