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01 May

  To Government of Georgia                            …

29 Apr

According to the data of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), every year up to 3 million people worldwide die from workplace injuries and…

29 Apr

A three-day conference  of   “Labourstart” and  trade union international solidarity  is ongoing, which is organized by the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation. The trade union…

20 Apr

Dear Irakli, I would like to inform you that we have been alerted by the Director of the ILO office in Italy, who in…

13 Mar

Irakli Petriashvili, Chairman of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC) and President of…

08 Mar

We especially congratulate the Ukrainian women in Georgia, who experienced the tragedy of the war. It is for the demonstration of women’s…

07 Mar

On April 28-30, 2023, in cooperation with the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC), the global solidarity conference of LabourStart

02 Mar

In the recommendations issued by the committee, it is emphasized that the state should take targeted measures to reduce unemployment among women. Women should…

01 Mar

The draft laws on “transparency of foreign influence” are anti-democratic and do not correspond to the priorities of the European Union membership candidate country. On…

14 Dec

About 250 guests, including about 40 international, Georgian government, non-governmental sector, invited delegates (167) and trade union leaders/members attended the event. Irakli Petriashvili, the head…

22 Nov

At the fifth congress of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) ,  the president of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC) –  Irakli Petriashvili…

19 Nov

The delegation of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation takes part in the Fifth Congress of the ITUC  about the  “New Social Contract for All”.…

13 Nov

According to the “IRI” research,  26% of the public evaluates the activities of Georgian Trade Unions Confederation positively, which is significantly  increased rate compared…

13 Nov

Irakli Petriashvili (President of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation and Pan-European Regional Council) chaired 19th  Executive Committee meeting  of the Pan-European Regional Council in…

21 Oct

By signing the document, an agreement was signed to develop effective cooperation mechanisms between the parties in order to achieve a reasonable and fair…

04 Oct

The head of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, Irakli Petriashvili, together with his deputy, Raisa Liparteliani, held a meeting with the program manager of…

15 Jun

Raisa Liparteliani, Deputy Chairman of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, took part in a working meeting of the International Labour Organization  on the 190th…

15 Jun

The importance of Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova’s EU integration and candidate status, the situation in Ukraine and Belarus, the support and solidarity expressed by…

09 Jun

On June 7, in Geneva, within the framework of the annual International Labour Conference of the  International Labour Organization (ILO),  the meeting of…

03 May

The two recent global events, the pandemic that began in late 2019 and the Russian military invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, have had…

28 Apr

April 28 – International Day of Dead and Injured  is celebrated in more than 100 countries, around the world,  including  Georgia. On International Workers’ Remembrance…

23 Apr

The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC) expresses solidarity with the independent trade unions of Belarus and calls the arrest of the BKDP leadership by…

14 Apr

The model protests resulted in the formation of trade unions to protect their labour rights, and with the help of  the Georgian Trade Unions…

05 Apr

Irakli Petriashvili, President  of the Georgian Trade Unions  Confederation, who is also the President of the Pan-European Regional Council of the International Trade Unions…

28 Mar

The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation will hold a peaceful rally in Solidarity with Ukraine and in support of Georgia’s  integration into the European Union. According…

17 Mar

Irakli Petriashvili has completed his official visit in Brussels. The main issues to be discussed at the meetings were the current developments in Ukraine;…

16 Mar

Irakli Petriashvili has completed official visit in  Brussels. After discussing the current events in Ukraine, the President of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation raised…

16 Mar

The unions have won a lawsuit against “Evex Hospitals”.  Doctor Nana Rurua was addressed  to the Trade Union for help, because she was illegally…

16 Mar

To Luca Visentini Secretary General ETUC / PERC Copy: Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission

08 Mar

Georgian Trade Unions Confederation Congratulations on International Women’s Day! In light of the current events in Ukraine, we especially congratulate the Ukrainian women who are…

07 Mar

Irakli Petriashvili, President  of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, went for the trip for an official visit. He will hold formal and informal meetings…

02 Mar

The outpouring of union opposition to PutIn’s abhorrent invasion Ukraine and the solidarity for our union colleagues and the Ukrainian people has been heartening. While…

24 Feb

Irakli Petriashvili, President of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, shares the difficult situation in the neighboring country. It is difficult to deal with the…

31 Jan

On January 30 of this year, at about 21:00, an industrial accident took place at the 2nd station of the Mindeli mine in Tkibuli…

27 May

The Strike of the workers of the “Borjomi”  factory is concluded.  Both factory will start  working at full capacity from tomorrow. After an 8-day full-strike,…

20 May

The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation has released information according to which 24 citizens who left Georgia for Germany for seasonal work are in the…

05 May

On May 3, 2021 The strike started on April 27 by the factory workers was ended by agreement with the administration of JSC “Rustavi…

05 May

After quite hard and long negotiations with the management of the company, where were involved the leadership of the Georgian Trade Union Confederation, as…

28 Apr

The purpose of the agreement is to ensure effective, harmonious cooperation between employer and employees, to create a stable environment for production processes and…

01 Apr

President of Georgian Trade Unions Confederation Irakli Petriashvili will head the Advisory Board under the Chief Labour…

04 Mar

It is being held within the framework of a joint project of the Georgian Trade Union Confederation (GTUC), the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), Friedrich…

01 Mar

The  European Regional Council of Trade Unions discussed the global challenges, the covid-19 pandemic and ways to…

01 Feb

A global trend analysis of the role of Trade Unions in times of Covid-19 – International Labour Organziation(ILO) new publication Trade unions should regard the…

22 Dec

The store manager has won a lawsuit against the company and will receive compensation in the amount of GEL 23,400. On August 8, 2018, completely…

26 Nov

The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation is involved in a 16-day campaign “ Violence Against Women”  through a  number of activities.  Today, the unions are…

13 Nov

Former employees of the “Georgian House” and trade union activists gathered near the 1st building of TSU and marched towards the Carrefour supermarket, where…

06 Nov

According to the November 4 decision of the Tbilisi City Court, the claim of T.M. was satisfied. According to the decision, the order (regarding…

29 Oct

Meat products company Georgian House (formerly Abd & Co.) was once again exposed for gross violations of employees’ rights. This Ukrainian-owned company offers tough…

21 Oct

The 15th Executive Committee of the Pan-European Trade Unions discussed the challenges facing the world of labour and the rising unemployment caused by the…

09 Oct

A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation and the Georgian Mediators Association. The purpose of the memorandum is cooperation…

02 Oct

The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (with its multinational  representations, which includes members of both Azerbaijani and…

24 Sep

The Austrian Government is ready to send high-ranking labour experts to Georgia and train labour inspectors in our country. The offer was made in…

15 Sep

The Pan-European Trade Union Steering Committee met to discuss  about the important issues and new challenges created by the pandemic. The meeting was led…

31 Jul

With great anxiety and concern, we witness renewed armed confrontations between Armenia and Azerbaijan that have led to human losses, including within the civilian…

04 Jul

I would like to greet you, participants of this unusual meeting. I would like to thank Guy Ryder, General Director of the International Labour…

04 Jul

This is the celebration day not just for American people, but also for all nations who strive for Democracy and Independence. We are pleased to…

29 Jun

On  June  26,  in  Kutaisi  was held Kutaisi Trade Union School closing event, within the project of the Austrian Development Agency, the Friedrich Ebert…

19 Jun

Negotiations were held  between the trade unions and the administration of  the agrarian market. Against the background of the meeting, verbal  and  written demands, …

15 Jun

Employees need this  notice  to receive compensation from the state because of the pandemic, but despite attempts of  negotiation  and sending  letter,  the employer …

11 Jun

One more  accident at work.  A worker fell from a construction in Marneuli and died on the place. This is the 12th case of…

11 Jun

The company “Agar Sugar” has resumed work at full capacity. More than 500 people are employed in the manufacture. Most of the employees are…

06 Apr

Statement on the COVID-19 crisis by the Pan-European Regional Council (PERC) of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)

07 Feb

Fifty-six former employees of a nitrogen factory in Rustavi, a city 20 km south of the Georgian capital Tbilisi, have won back their jobs after…

09 Dec

Trade Union of Georgia held presentation of research prepared on enforcement of labor rights in the fields of textile and trade. The research was…

09 Dec

Trade Union Youth Movement, with the support of Trade Union and Fund of Friedrich Ebert conducted large-scale survey for the purpose of studying working…

21 Nov

The Council calls on the EU Member States to pursue a human-centred approach to the future of work. BRUSSELS (ILO News) – The Council of the…

21 Nov

The UNGA resolution provides an opportunity for the UN system to promote a human-centred approach to the future of work. NEW YORK (ILO News) –…

13 Nov

At today’s meeting, the initiators of the draft amendments, members of the Parliament of Georgia, president of the Trade Unions Confederation, business ombudsman, representatives…

06 Nov

International Conference of Economists was held in Tbilisi under the umbrella of the International Trade Unions Confederation, Pan-European Regional Council and International Labour Organisation which was…

22 Oct

The decision was made at the meeting of the General Council of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in Brussels. Among candidate cities, there…

22 Oct

As a result of legal assistance provided to 4 persons employed in “Georgian Water and Power” (who were dismissed by the administration on the grounds…

17 Oct

Minimum wage – international experience and Georgian practice – an international conference was held with the organisation of Friedrich Ebert Foundation and with the…

14 Oct

Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine are active participants of the EU’s Eastern Partnership programme and have Association Agreements with the EU.

30 Sep

Yesterday afternoon a meeting was held between administration and employees.  The meeting was attended by: Director General of Saknakhshiri LTD (GIG Group), majoritarian deputy…

27 Sep

Georgian Trade Unions Confederation calls on the Prime Minister of Georgia to set up the meeting of the Tripartite Social Partnership Commission urgently to discuss…

27 Sep

”Promoting labour rights and social dialogue through efficient implementation of Association Agenda in three countries of Eastern Partnership: Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine” – A…

25 Sep

About 15 miners went down to Mindeli mine and the same number of miners went down…

08 Aug

Georgian Railway Administration refused to participate in the conciliation procedure,that means breaking the organic law. Railway workers are getting ready for legal strike! After 2012…

02 Aug

For more than a month, employees of Evolution Gaming company, have been demanding a salary increase while strictly remaining within the framework of constructive…

05 Jul

The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC) would like to invite you to apply for the position of the external evaluator of the project “Towards…

10 Jun

On 7 – 8 June, 2019, the third, final module of the Organizing course conducted in the framework of the joint project of Friedrich…

25 Feb

Georgia’s newly adopted law on labour safety is lacking statutes on workers’ rights due a narrow definition of safety — working hours, overtime payment, and required…

08 Jan

After restoration of the independence the most part of the population of Georgia has lived in the extreme poverty.  According to the official statistics for…

13 Dec

Irakli Petriashvili was elected as the Vice-President of the International Trade Union Confederation. The 4th World Congress of multi-million organisation unanimously supported Petriashvili’s candidate for…

07 Dec

Trade unions and democracy, gender equality, human rights, social equality, future vision of the Trade Unions – this is the non-exhaustive list of…

07 Dec

The Fourth World Congress of the International Trade Unions Confederation was opened in Copenhagen. The Danish Prime Minister, Mayor of Copenhagen, Presidents of the…

06 Dec

All 11 employees of a Children Entertainment Center accused the previous employer of dishonest attitude and required to receive the missed pay. The unfair attitude…

06 Dec

According to the initiative, it is necessary to grant the allowance to those citizens who have been working for the last 12 months…

06 Dec

56 employees dismissed from Rustavi Azoti have won the trial in the Court of Appeals as well. The Company was imposed to reinstate them to…

21 Nov

Earlier this year, Georgia celebrated the 100th anniversary of its independence. The celebrations in Georgia stood in sharp contrast to the…

12 Nov

Three employees dismissed from Abasha City Hall successfully completed the dispute with the involvement of the Confederation of Trade Unions. The City Hall dismissed…

12 Nov

The Tbilisi City Court has fully upheld the appeal of unlawfully dismissed Lali Gaprindashvili. The Confederation of Trade Unions participated in a dispute on…

05 Nov

Trade union youth movement met with employees in city Chiatura and informed them on their labor rights. This activity has been held in the framework…

05 Nov

On November 2, With the organization of the GTUC Women’s Committee, a seminar on labour rights was held in Tsageri for workers employed in…

05 Nov

On October31, With the organization of the GTUC Women’s Committee, a seminar on labor rights was held in Tbilisi State Medical University. The seminar…

02 Nov

Trade union youth movement met with “Zestafoni Ferroalloy Plant’s ” (Georgian Manganese) employees and informed them on their labor rights. This activity has been held…

31 Oct

On October 29, 2018 by 12:00 – 13:00 hours, another industrial accident occurred in Chiatura. 55-year-old Amiran Gogatishvili lost his left hand palm during…

24 Oct

Meeting of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Pan-European Regional Council of International Trade Unions (PERC) was held on 15-16 October in Armenia.…

24 Oct

On October 19, a joint press conference of the first trade union of the employees of television company Iberia and Confederation of Trade Unions…

24 Oct

Chairman of Georgian Trade Unions, Irakli Petriashvili addresses the Prime Minister of Georgia and the chairman of the Georgian Social Partnership Tripartite Commission Mamuka…

18 Oct

Deputy Chairman of Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, Raisa Liparteliani, paid an official visit to Kiev, Ukraine on 10-12 October of this year. The main topic…

18 Oct

On October 12, at 05:00, 59 years old drift miner Giorgi Labadze was injured and received severe bruising as a result of the collapse…

15 Oct

Trade Unions have identified significant violations during OHS inspection at construction sites in Batumi. The inspection was carried out at Ltd. Dar Building and Ltd.…

15 Oct

Austrian School of Trade Unions published a journal which summarizes two-year work of the project. It is noteworthy that 29 new leaders were retrained…

12 Oct

The ILO-ACTRAV, in cooperation with the Pan-European Regional Council of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-PERC) organized a regional conference for…

28 Sep

Trade unions have found significant violations during occupational safety inspections of the construction sites in Kutaisi. According to the initial conclusion on one of the…

28 Sep

Truck drivers’ protest action continues at the Custom Clearance Zone of the Revenue Service in Lilo. The demonstrators are not planning to leave until…

28 Sep

A two-day seminar was opened in the hotel Biltmore as part of Georgian-EU dialogue on Labour, Employment and Social Issues, which aims at supporting…

28 Sep

Today a high-level 2-day international conference on labour safety and inspection was opened in Tbilisi, organized by International Labour Organization (ILO), International Trade Union…

12 Sep

With the organization of the GTUC Women’s Committee, a seminar on labour rights was held in Gori for workers employed in public service, education,…

11 Sep

Youth movement of Trade Unions has met with the workers and informed them of their labour rights in front of trade center Galleria Tbilisi. The…

11 Sep

The working conditions of Tkibuli mines will be examined by a German company DMT group. The decision was unanimously upheld during a session of…

07 Sep

On November 28 –December 1, 2018, the 4th World ITUC Congress will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the elections of the General Secretary…

27 Aug

  The interests of illegally dismissed Roza Nachkebia were protected before the court by the Union of Communication Workers. Ms. Nachkebia worked as a…

27 Aug

On 7th of August, this year, the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation was visited by Mario Ivekovich, a coordinator of an international organization Clean Clothes…

02 Aug

According to the Georgian Trade Union Confederation (GTUC) there are systemic problems in Tkibuli Coal Mining in terms of occupational safety and work organization.…

02 Aug

President of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC) Irakli Petriashvili informs the public about his position on the Tkibuli tragedy and calls on the…

17 Jul

As the result of explosion in the `Mindeli` mine, 4 people died  and 6 people were injured. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs,…

12 Jul

The Georgian Railway will have to pay compensation of 24 000 GEL to David Gochava. In addition, with the decision of 10 July, 2018,…

05 Jul

4-month-long active negotiations ended with concrete results. Around 30 members of the Boards of Tbilisi Metro Workers’ Trade Union and Trade Union of Georgian…

07 Jun

Last night, the agreement was achieved at last meeting of long negotiations between the representatives of the administration of “Georgian Manganese” LLC and Local…

01 May

Georgian trade unions celebrated May Day with a rally in Tbilisi focused on dangerous work conditions, calling on the government to “make work safe”…

26 Apr

On April 25, meeting of trade unions, management of Agara sugar factory and the Business Ombudsman of Georgia has ended with an agreement to…

28 Mar

Georgian media reports that Zaza Abramishvili, a 45 year old miner, died in Shukruti mine in Georgia’s western town of Chiatura at around…

13 Mar

March 12, 2018 A fatal occupational accident happened in Zestafoni Ferroalloy Plant. According to the information of a representative of Local Trade Union organization…

11 Mar

March 8, in Tbilisi, at the metro station Rustaveli, Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC) opened an open office where GTUC board members congratulated women…

22 Feb

Tbilisi Court of Appeal by 2018 February 20th decision annualed every illegally freed plantiff’s order about dismission from LTD Karmen.All of them were rehibilitated…

13 Feb

Georgia recently ratified the ILO Convention on Tripartite Consultation N°144. In this interview, Irakli Petriashvili, President of the Georgian Trade Union Confederation…