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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.

Miners demonstrate in Chiatura for ‘dignified working conditions’

Miners were demanding higher pay, collective contracts, and safe working conditions.

Miners demonstrate in Chiatura for ‘dignified working conditions’

Miners were demanding higher pay, collective contracts, and safe working conditions.

Miner dies in Chiatura tunnel collapse

Trade unions say Zaza Abramashvili, 45, was forced to work in a ‘high-risk’ area.

Miner dies in Chiatura tunnel collapse

Trade unions say Zaza Abramashvili, 45, was forced to work in a ‘high-risk’ area.

Georgia’s parliament adopts labour safety law

All 88 MPs present voted in favour of the bill, in a plenary session on 7 March.

Georgia’s parliament adopts labour safety law

All 88 MPs present voted in favour of the bill, in a plenary session on 7 March.

Welcome to ‘hell’: working on a Georgian railway construction site

Despite warnings from unions and officials, life for workers on key railway constructions in central Georgia remain a ‘living hell’.

Welcome to ‘hell’: working on a Georgian railway construction site

By Luka Pertaia

Despite warnings from unions and officials, life for workers on key railway constructions in central Georgia remain a ‘living hell’.

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.

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.