#Labour Rights
Georgian Government reverses course on cancelling contract with oil firm Frontera
The government said the move aimed to maintain Georgia’s reputation amidst a lobbying campaign by Frontera in Washington.
Georgian Government reverses course on cancelling contract with oil firm Frontera
The government said the move aimed to maintain Georgia’s reputation amidst a lobbying campaign by Frontera in Washington.
Average household income ‘almost halved’ in Georgia during the pandemic
A study by CRRC Georgia also found that around half of those who were employed reportedly lost a job during the pandemic.
Average household income ‘almost halved’ in Georgia during the pandemic
A study by CRRC Georgia also found that around half of those who were employed reportedly lost a job during the pandemic.
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.
Frontera employee reportedly takes own life after ‘not being paid for 14 months’
The American oil and gas company has a controversial history in Georgia, including labour disputes and a falling-out with the government.
Frontera employee reportedly takes own life after ‘not being paid for 14 months’
The American oil and gas company has a controversial history in Georgia, including labour disputes and a falling-out with the government.
Azerbaijani oil workers told to ‘take pay cut or face dismissal’
Oil firm Bahar Energy, owned by a Cayman Islands-registered corporation, has been accused of ‘grossly violating’ labour legislation.
Azerbaijani oil workers told to ‘take pay cut or face dismissal’
Oil firm Bahar Energy, owned by a Cayman Islands-registered corporation, has been accused of ‘grossly violating’ labour legislation.
Ambulance crews protest in Azerbaijan’s Absheron
Protesters complained that they had not been paid the coronavirus bonuses they were promised.
Ambulance crews protest in Azerbaijan’s Absheron
Protesters complained that they had not been paid the coronavirus bonuses they were promised.
Tkibuli miners demand safety guarantees after surviving accident ‘by pure luck’
Miners refused to work on Wednesday after a lift malfunction left them in fear for their lives.
Tkibuli miners demand safety guarantees after surviving accident ‘by pure luck’
Miners refused to work on Wednesday after a lift malfunction left them in fear for their lives.
Protests in Azerbaijan over job losses and unpaid leave
Despite the quarantine regime, dozens of workers in Azerbaijan have protested over job losses and unpaid leave last week.
Protests in Azerbaijan over job losses and unpaid leave
Despite the quarantine regime, dozens of workers in Azerbaijan have protested over job losses and unpaid leave last week.
Georgian Public defender slams ‘mistreatment’ of Adjara TV journalists
Violation of labour rights ‘further strengthened the suspicions’ over an attempt to influence the channel’s editorial policy.
Georgian Public defender slams ‘mistreatment’ of Adjara TV journalists
Violation of labour rights ‘further strengthened the suspicions’ over an attempt to influence the channel’s editorial policy.
Georgian social workers forced to pay for taxis to visit domestic abuse victims
The long running issue of work-related travel expenses has become more acute after the government shut down public transport due to COVID-19.
Georgian social workers forced to pay for taxis to visit domestic abuse victims
The long running issue of work-related travel expenses has become more acute after the government shut down public transport due to COVID-19.