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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.

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.

Georgian social workers end strike after government ‘partially’ meets their demands

The ministry promised to provide vehicles to the agency and to hire additional staff, but have not yet reached an agreement on a pay rise.

Georgian social workers end strike after government ‘partially’ meets their demands

The ministry promised to provide vehicles to the agency and to hire additional staff, but have not yet reached an agreement on a pay rise.

Striking Georgian social workers demand meeting with Prime Minister

As an overwhelming number of Georgian social workers strike, the government maintains social programs and provision of services are not in danger.

Striking Georgian social workers demand meeting with Prime Minister

As an overwhelming number of Georgian social workers strike, the government maintains social programs and provision of services are not in danger.