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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 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.

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.

Inside Georgia’s textile industry: Violence

Two years after OC Media went undercover at a Tbilisi factory, a former worker reached out with a harrowing story of psychological and physical abuse. 

Inside Georgia’s textile industry: Violence

By Tamuna Chkareuli

Two years after OC Media went undercover at a Tbilisi factory, a former worker reached out with a harrowing story of psychological and physical abuse. 

London arbitration court ruled against Frontera, documents reveal

The confidential arbitration decision shows how Frontera misled the public over their high-profile standoff with the Georgian Government.

London arbitration court ruled against Frontera, documents reveal

By Thomas Rowley

The confidential arbitration decision shows how Frontera misled the public over their high-profile standoff with the Georgian Government.