In a precedent-setting move, the union representing teachers in Georgia signed a pact with the education ministry last month, signaling the new government’s willingness to partner with teachers—although unions in other sectors, including the railways and postal sector...
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The Solidarity Center joins with union partners in Georgia to ensure enforcement of worker rights, such as those for construction workers. Credit: Solidarity Center/Lela Mepharishvili
Global Unions Rally for 350 Fired Georgia Workers
Some 350 workers at the Georgia chemical company Rustavi Azot recently were dismissed without notice or compensation and nearly 2,000 more threatened with firing unless they accept new, short-term contracts. The actions by the company, which produces mineral...
Georgia Alloy Factory Workers Make Big Gains in New Pact
Workers at the Zestafoni Ferroalloy factory in Georgia’s Imereti region successfully negotiated a contract after five months of negotiations with their employer that includes wide-ranging workplace safety and health improvements, wage increases and social benefits....