The Committee on the Application of Standards calls on the Government of Georgia to take effective measures to address the challenges of unequal pay for men and women
Taking into account the positions of the Georgian Tarde Unions Confederation (GTUC), the International Labour Organization Committee on the Application of Standards calls on the Government of Georgia to take effective measures to address the challenges of unequal pay between men and women. As a result of the active advocacy of the Georgian Tarde Unions […]
The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation participates in the 112th Conference of the International Labor Organization
The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, under the leadership of Irakli Petriashvili, participates in the 112th annual conference of the International Labor Organization. The delegation from the trade unions is represented by: Chairman of the Union – Irakli Petriashvili, Deputies: Raisa Liparteliani and Tamar Surmava, Chairman of the Professional Union of Metropolitan Workers – Besik Kharatishvili, […]
Irakli Petriashvili met with Celeste Drake, the deputy general director of the ILO
Within the framework of the 112th annual conference of the International Labor Organization, Irakli Petriashvili, the chairman of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation met with Celeste Drake, the deputy general director of the ILO. At the meeting, they discussed all the relevant and important issues on which the Union of Georgian Trade Unions Confederation has […]
The President of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine presented Irakli Petriashvili with a certificate of gratitude for his solidarity and support towards the Ukrainian people and trade unions
In Switzerland, St. In Geneva, within the framework of the 112th annual conference of the International Labor Organization, the delegation of Georgian trade unions, led by Irakli Petriashvili, held a number of meetings with partner organizations and representatives of countries. At one of the meetings, the President of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine […]
The delegation of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation met with the Director of the Bureau of Workers’ Activities of the ILO, Maria Helena Andres
The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, together with leading organizations, under the leadership of Irakli Petriashvili, participates in the 112th annual conference of the International Labor Organization. The delegation from the trade unions is represented by: Chairman of the Union – Irakli Petriashvili, Deputies: Raisa Liparteliani and Tamar Surmava, Chairman of the Professional Union of Metropolitan […]
The trade unions of Georgia, the trade unions of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people expressed their solidarity once again
Representatives of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederationand its branch organizations was attended an online meetingheld by the Ukrainian Trade Unions where discussed previous period of Russia-Ukraine war, challenges, priorities and support and thus once again expressing their solidarity and support for the Ukrainian people and working people. The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) […]
Georgian Trade Unions Confederation hosted the two – day conference of “UNI GLOBAL UNION” in Tbilisi
Representatives of trade unions and global organizations participating in the meeting discussed the achievements, challenges, campaigns, sector news, which are important for people employed in the game business and in general, in various fields. Raisa Lipartelian and Lavrenti Alania, deputy chairpersons of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, spoke about the importance of social dialogue and […]
Georgian Trade Unions Confederation holds meetings in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, trade unions and various organizations operating in the field of labor
Georgian Trade Unions Confederation is in Denmark to discuss/summarize the trade union activities of the two countries and to strengthen the future cooperation with Danish Trade Union Confederation. Within the framework of the three-day visit, the delegation of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation held meetings both at the Confederation of Danish Trade Unions (FH) and […]
A two-day session organized by the Georgian Trade unions Confederation (GTUC) with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO)
ILO workers’ activities specialists: Magnus Berge and Gocha Aleksandria discussed the work plan for the next two years with trade union leaders and members. Among the topics discussed were various directions of Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) and strengthening of the rights of workers, including: improvement of social dialogue, labour safety, collective agreement, legal changes, […]
Raisa Liparteliani was elected as a Vice-President of the General Council
On December 5, in Brussels was held the 5th Congress of the ITUC PERC. The congress of PERC elected Raisa Liparteliani, the Deputy Chairmen of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, as one of the Vice-Presidents of the General Council. Despite that, at the meeting were elected: new General Secretary, President and Vice-Presidents – approved the […]
They thanked Irakli Petriashvili, who was elected as PERC president for two terms
On December 5, in Brussels, the 5th Congress of Pan-European Regional Council was chaired by the president of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC) and until now the president of PERC, Irakli Petriashvili. The members of PERC, representatives of International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and Parliamentarian Agnes Jongerius thanked Irakli Petriashvili, who was elected to […]
Violence against women in the workplace is still the biggest challenge in Georgia
Gender-based violence in the workplace is still a big challenge. This is confirmed by a number of studies, including those conducted by the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation. The union has been urging the state to take concrete steps to eliminate violence and harassment in the labor sphere for years. In addition, it is actively involved […]
Georgia was subordinated to the Central and Western Office of the International Labour Organization located in Budapest
Many years struggling of Georgian Trade Unions Confederation Georgia was obtained by the Office for Central and West of the ILO. As a result of the long-term struggle of Georgian Trade Unions Confederation Georgia was subordinated to the Central and Western Office of the International Labour Organization located in Budapest. The director of the Budapest […]
The European Commission fully reflected in its report the issues repeatedly raised before it by the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation
The European Commission published the annual report on the enlargement of the European Union, in which Georgia was evaluated for the first time. The document describes in detail the steps taken by Georgia in terms of rapprochement with the EU legislation, noted the progress and also indicated the areas where problems still remain. The […]
According to “IRI” research, the public’s positive assessment of trade unions’ activities has increased sharply this year as well
According to the results of the “IRI” research, which is always critical of trade unions, this year is the first time when the positive assessment of the trade union’s activity exceeds the negative. Compared to the previous year, society trusts the activities of trade unions even more this year. If last year 27% evaluated the […]
Irakli petriashvili, the president of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, responds to the recommendation issued by the European Comission regarding the granting of candidate status to Georgia
Irakli petriashvili, the president of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, responds to the recommendation issued by the European Comission regarding the granting of candidate status to Georgia. “It is truly a historic day for Georgia and the Georgian people! The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation welcomes the positive recommendation issued by the European Commission regarding the […]
Georgian Trade Unions Confederation filled an initiative in the Parliament with the request to establish a decent minimum wage standard.
On October 6, Georgian Trade Unions Confederation filled an initiative in the Parliament with the request to establish a minimum wage standard in Georgia. According to the initiative, the decent minimum wage standard should be established in the amount of 40% of the average wage calculated by National Statistic Office of Georgia, which currently amounts […]
American Delegation visiting Georgian Trade Unions Confederation
Steve Marler, International Relations Officer of the United States Department of Labor, who is on an official visit to Georgia, and Rudy Porter, Director of European Regional Programs of the American Solidarity Center, visited the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation. At the meeting the parties discussed the ongoing reforms in the labour field in Georgia and […]
Georgia’s Road to the European Union” – Georgian Trade Unions Confederation presented initiatives and visions at the joint conference
Organized by the Georgian National Platform of the Georgian Parliament and the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, the conference on “Georgia’s Road to the European Union” is being held. Experts from Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, parliament, national platform, local and international organizations participate in the conference. Among the main issues to be discussed at the […]
„Strategic Communications for Trade Unions in times and beyond ” – Trade Union leaders and Communication Managers from Different Countries have discussed ways to overcome crisis”
Organized by the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation and supported by the International Labour Organization, a three – day conference: ”Strategic Communication for trade Unions in times and beyond” – was held. Trade union leaders and Communication Managers from different countries shared the experiences of their organizations and have discussed ways to overcome crises. Separate sessions […]
Irakli Petriashvili chaired the session of PERC in Warsaw
In Warsaw, Poland, the annual meeting of the Pan-European Regional Executive Council – “Implementation of the New Social Contract in the Region of the Pan-European Council” was held, which was chaired by Irakli Petriashvili, the President of the Pan-European Regional Council and the President of Georgian Trade Unions Confederation. The forum brings together PERC organizations, […]
The meeting was held regarding the need to establish a decent minimum wage standard in Georgia
A meeting was held in connection with need to establish a decent minimum wage standard, organized by the Georgian Trade Unions Organization. The meeting was attended by representatives of trade unions, invited experts of International Labour Organization (ILO), representatives of the Ministry of Health and the employers’ association. The Invited foreign experts spoke about the international […]
Irakli Petriashvili, President of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, is in Austria on an official visit to the 20th Federal Congress of the Trade Unions Confederation (OGB).
Within the framework of the meeting, Petriashvili held high – level meetings. Federal President of Austria Alexander Van Der Bellen invited the international participants of the congress to the “Hofburg” palace. Alexander Van Der Bellen , in his conversation with Irakli Petriashvili, noted that Georgia deserves and must receive the candidate status. Federal President of […]
Irakli Petriashvili took part in the session of the General Council of the International Trade Unions Confederation
On June 10, 2023, a session of the General Council of the International Trade Unions Confederation was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in which Irakli Petriashvili, the Chairman of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation and the President of the Pan-European Regional Council of the International Trade Unions Confederation, participated. At the meeting of the General Council, […]
The delegation of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation is present at the 111th International Labour Conference of the International Labour Organization.
The delegation of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation led by Irakli Petriashvili, is in Geneva at the 111th International Labor Conference of the International Labor Organization. The International Labour Conference is the highest decision-making body of the International Labour Organization. It meets every year and brings together tripartite delegations of 187 member states of the […]
A meeting was held with representatives of the EU side of the European Union-Georgian civil society platform in Georgian Trade Unions Confederation
A meeting was held with the representatives of the European Union-Georgian civil society platform in the conference hall of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation. The participants, from the perspective of young people, talked about the challenges of Georgia’s integration into the European Union and discussed the problems that young people face in the civil space. […]
Manifesto of Georgian Trade Unions Confederation
To Government of Georgia To Parliament of Georgia International Workers’ Day May 1, 2023 Manifesto of Georgian Trade Unions […]