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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.

Tkibuli miner self-harms in director’s office over salary cut

The miner said his salary had been cut from $290 to $97 per month after he was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.

Tkibuli miner self-harms in director’s office over salary cut

The miner said his salary had been cut from $290 to $97 per month after he was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.

Georgian miners in Tkibuli demand safety promises be fulfilled

Workers began their protest after five workers were poisoned in a mine shaft.

Georgian miners in Tkibuli demand safety promises be fulfilled

Workers began their protest after five workers were poisoned in a mine shaft.

Stuck between a rock and a hard place — the miners of Tkibuli

Facing discrimination abroad, and dangerous working conditions at home, Tkibuli’s miners risk their lives for their livelihood.

Stuck between a rock and a hard place — the miners of Tkibuli

By Lana Kokaia

Facing discrimination abroad, and dangerous working conditions at home, Tkibuli’s miners risk their lives for their livelihood.

New investor to take over Tkibuli mine ending workers’ hunger strike

Coal miners in the west-Georgian town ended their protest after Economy Minister Natia Turnava announced that the mine would restart.

New investor to take over Tkibuli mine ending workers’ hunger strike

Coal miners in the west-Georgian town ended their protest after Economy Minister Natia Turnava announced that the mine would restart.

Tkibuli miners occupy mine shaft demanding overdue salaries

The miners have been on involuntary paid leave since mining activities were suspended in July 2018.

Tkibuli miners occupy mine shaft demanding overdue salaries

The miners have been on involuntary paid leave since mining activities were suspended in July 2018.

Seven arrested in Georgia for knowingly endangering miners

Authorities have accused six Tkibuli administrators and another mine owner for operating workplaces that violated safety regulations.

Seven arrested in Georgia for knowingly endangering miners

Authorities have accused six Tkibuli administrators and another mine owner for operating workplaces that violated safety regulations.

Miners demand ‘temporary halt’ to coal mining in Tkibuli

The group are demanding the mining company improve safety conditions in the mines after six miners were killed earlier in April.

Miners demand ‘temporary halt’ to coal mining in Tkibuli

The group are demanding the mining company improve safety conditions in the mines after six miners were killed earlier in April.

Six miners killed in Georgia’s Tkibuli coal mine, Mining

Three others remain in hospital, two in critical condition. The accident occurred in the same mine that killed four workers last May.

Six miners killed in Georgia’s Tkibuli coal mine, Mining

Three others remain in hospital, two in critical condition. The accident occurred in the same mine that killed four workers last May.

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.

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