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Georgian paramedics protest working conditions and pay

They have been asking for an increase in the salaries of emergency medical workers since last year. 

Georgian paramedics protest working conditions and pay

They have been asking for an increase in the salaries of emergency medical workers since last year. 

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 Avetisyan

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. 

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 Chkareuli

Despite low trust and a chequered history in Georgia, some new unions are taking on their employers and winning.

Datablog | Youth in Georgia have little trust in unions

Most do not actively distrust unions, but rather are ‘uncertain’ about their level of trust.

Datablog | Youth in Georgia have little trust in unions

By Nino Zubashvili

Most do not actively distrust unions, but rather are ‘uncertain’ about their level of trust.

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.

Trucker protest briefly shuts down Azerbaijan’s largest highway

Three of the four drivers involved in the protest have been placed under arrest.

Trucker protest briefly shuts down Azerbaijan’s largest highway

Three of the four drivers involved in the protest have been placed under arrest.

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.