#Labour Rights
‘Thousands’ of miners go on strike in Chiatura
A reported 3,000 workers are on strike over pay, ecological damage, and what workers say are dangerous new conditions being pushed by the company.
‘Thousands’ of miners go on strike in Chiatura
A reported 3,000 workers are on strike over pay, ecological damage, and what workers say are dangerous new conditions being pushed by the company.
Georgian mineral water company agrees to striking workers’ demands
Employees of Georgia’s Sairme Mineral Waters company had been on strike for five weeks, demanding higher pay and better safety measures.
Georgian mineral water company agrees to striking workers’ demands
Employees of Georgia’s Sairme Mineral Waters company had been on strike for five weeks, demanding higher pay and better safety measures.
Georgian TV channel Formula fires 23 camera operators after illegal strike
The camera operators had been on strike demanding better pay since 31 January.
Georgian TV channel Formula fires 23 camera operators after illegal strike
The camera operators had been on strike demanding better pay since 31 January.
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.
‘Huge concessions’: Georgian social agents end strike with landmark victory
The latest strike was part of a years-long fight by social agents over low pay and exploitative working conditions.
‘Huge concessions’: Georgian social agents end strike with landmark victory
The latest strike was part of a years-long fight by social agents over low pay and exploitative working conditions.
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.