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 […]
“Thousands of members of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis are on strike – the American International Automobile Union thanks Irakli Petriashvili and Georgian Trade Unions Confederation for their solidarity.
Due to unfair remuneration and unsafe work, thousands of members of American car companies: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis are on strike. More than a thousand employees are working under expired contracts. Last week, Georgian Trade Unions Confederation expressed solidarity with the strike of workers in the Agriculture, Automobile and Aviation sectors of the United […]
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 […]
Based on the complaints of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, the Public Defender addressed the labour inspection with a general proposal
During the last two years, Georgian Trade Unions Confederation have addressed to the public defender with a number of complaints regarding the anti-union activities of the employers, which were expressed by various actions of different employers, during collective labour disputes. For example, individual cases of non-acceptance of the trade union looked like this: 1.. […]
„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 […]
On April 28 – International Workers’ Memorial Day
According to the data of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), every year up to 3 million people worldwide die from workplace injuries and occupational diseases. The indicated figure makes it clear that the situation in this regard is deplorable and it is time for the governments of countries and employers to raise the occupational […]
A three-day conference of “Labourstart” and trade union international solidarity – organized by the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation
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 leaders and members of about 70 countries are participating in the conference. The conference topics include plenary sessions and workshops. With the involvement of the invited guests, they are discussing the […]
A global trend analysis of the role of Trade Unions in times of Covid-19
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 crisis as a wake-up call for contributing to building forward better and advancing labour and social agendas. To achieve these objectives, they need to be recognized, participate in policy-making, and […]
Employees, who were illegally fired from the “Georgian House”, held a rally
Former employees of the “Georgian House” and trade union activists gathered near the 1st building of TSU and marched towards the Carrefour supermarket, where a large-scale action was held. Counters for sale of the company’s (“Delisia”) meat products are located in the Carrefour network, where “promo” girls and “merchandisers”, fired from a Georgian house, work. […]
The trade unions won the dispute with the bank
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 the dismissal of the plaintiff) of the Bank of Georgia was annulled. The employer was charged to reinstate the plaintiff in the position of cashier operator and pay considerable compensation. The […]
The company “Georgian House” violates the fundamental rights of employees
Meat products company Georgian House (formerly Abd & Co.) was once again exposed for gross violations of employees’ rights. This Ukrainian-owned company offers tough conditions to its employees in both the manufacturing and sales sectors. The products of the mentioned company are found in Georgian supermarkets, the spaces for sale are mainly arranged in Carrefour […]
The Pan-European Trade Union Steering Committee met to discuss about the important issues and new challenges created by the pandemic
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 Covid Pandemic. The meeting was opened by the President of the Council Irakli Petriashvili, it was held again through the TV bridge between Brussels and the trade union leaders of Pan-European […]
A memorandum between GTUC and the Georgian Mediators Association
A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation and the Georgian Mediators Association. The purpose of the memorandum is cooperation between the parties for the introduction and popularization of mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism in Georgia, for the timely and effective resolution of disputes. The parties plan and implement […]
Special statement on the developments in Armenia and Azerbaijan
The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (with its multinational representations, which includes members of both Azerbaijani and Armenian trade unions) is following with concern the developments in our neighboring and sister countries – Armenia and Azerbaijan. We are well aware of how hard is unfair war with unequal warfare actions, with unequal military actions, with […]
The Austrian Government is ready to send high-ranking labour experts to Georgia and train labour inspectors in our country
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 response to the initiative of Irakli Petriashvili at the 25th anniversary of the Joint Global Development Project (WUSA) of the Austrian Government and Trade Unions today. The conference, in which Georgia […]
The Pan-European Trade Union Steering Committee met to discuss about the important issues and new challenges created by the pandemic
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 by Irakli Petriashvili, Chairman of the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation and President of the Pan-European Trade Union. World and European Priorities and Actions (Recovery and Resilience) – This was the line […]
PERC Statement on Armenia-Azerbaijan armed conflict
With great anxiety and concern, we witness renewed armed confrontations between Armenia and Azerbaijan that have led to human losses, including within the civilian population. The situation constitutes one of the unresolved conflicts in the region of the PERC that puts stability and development – not only of the countries involved, but also that of […]
Irakli Petriashvili, President of the Pan-European Regional Council (PERC) speech at the ILO Global Summit
I would like to greet you, participants of this unusual meeting. I would like to thank Guy Ryder, General Director of the International Labour Organization, and Heinz Kohler, Regional Director of the International Labour Organization Office for Europe and Central Asia, and all those who organized such an important meeting. With millions of jobs lost, […]
Georgian Trade Unions congratulates American people on the Independence Day.
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 have years of fruitful and successful cooperation with the US Embassy – Georgia and other representatives of the US that is based on freedom, equality and democratic values. We are […]
Trade union school in Imereti region
On June 26, in Kutaisi was held Kutaisi Trade Union School closing event, within the project of the Austrian Development Agency, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the Austrian Federation of the Trade Unions and the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation “Towards the Regions! Trade Union Educational Program on Labour Rights for Employees in Tbilisi, Adjara and Imereti […]
Negotiations were held between the trade unions and the administration of the agrarian market
Negotiations were held between the trade unions and the administration of the agrarian market. Against the background of the meeting, verbal and written demands, justification and protest, the leadership of the agrarian market agreed to give traders the notice. Employees need this notice to receive compensation from the state for a pandemic. We are talking […]
Dezertirebi market traders , along with the trade unions, are asking the market administration to receive trade notice
Employees need this notice to receive compensation from the state because of the pandemic, but despite attempts of negotiation and sending letter, the employer has so far refused to issue the document. “If no notice is given to these people, it will be impossible for the traders to get even that little help. This little […]
The company “Agar Sugar” has resumed work at full capacity
The company “Agar Sugar” has resumed work at full capacity. More than 500 people are employed in the manufacture. Most of the employees are local. The company says, that it will be replace 50 percent of sugar imports. By the end of the year, the factory plans to produce 65,000 tons of sugar. The enterprise […]
Laid-off Rustavi nitrogen factory workers win back jobs after three-year legal battle
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 a three-year legal battle with their employer, Rustavi Azot. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court ordered the chemical fertiliser company to reinstate them to their previous positions and to reimburse their salaries […]
Enforecement of Labor Rights in the Fields of Textile and Trade- Presentation of Study
Trade Union of Georgia held presentation of research prepared on enforcement of labor rights in the fields of textile and trade. The research was carried out with the support of program on legal approximation of South Caucasus with European Standards of International Cooperation Society of Germany(GIZ). Among the key findings were numerous violations, including, the […]
Research on Labor Conditions of Employees Working in Fast Food Facilities
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 conditions of fast food facilities employees. The survey was conducted with employees of the six facilities- “McDonald’s”, “Wendy’s”, “Dunkin Donuts”, “Subway”, “Luca Polare” and “Domino’s Pizza” in the six cities of […]
Council of the EU welcomes the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work
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 European Union has adopted conclusions welcoming the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work and calling on the EU Member States to continue their efforts to ratify and apply the ILO […]
UN General Assembly endorses ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work
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) – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution welcoming the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work and calling on UN bodies to consider integrating the Declaration’s policy proposals into their […]
General Assembly the World Trade Union of 2020 will be held in Tbilisi !!!
The decision was made at the meeting of the General Council of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in Brussels. Among candidate cities, there were and our capital was competed by such metropolises as Singapore, Melbourne, Tokyo, São Paulo and Rome. It should be noted that not only the capital of Georgia, but also other […]
Three won trial cases
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 of reorganization, in exchange for paying compensation equal to one month's salary). As a result of negotiations, the administration paid compensation equal to 8 month’s salary. The total compensation amount is […]
International Conference on Minimum Wage was Held in Georgia
Minimum wage – international experience and Georgian practice – an international conference was held with the organisation of Friedrich Ebert Foundation and with the participation of Georgian Trade Unions. “Life assurance is the function of the State. In this country 130 000 people have the wage less than is needed for a person for living […]
Promoting Core labour standards and Social Dialogue by effective implementation of the EU Association Agendas in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine
Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine are active participants of the EU’s Eastern Partnership programme and have Association Agreements with the EU. They also benefit from the agreement on Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the EU. These agreements, among others, call for proper labour Governance through social dialogue and compliance with ILO’s international labour standards. […]
Trade Unions protest has yielded results – miners’ demonstration in Tkibuli is over.
Yesterday afternoon a meeting was held between administration and employees. The meeting was attended by: Director General of Saknakhshiri LTD (GIG Group), majoritarian deputy from Tkibuli, Imereti Governor, Tkibuli Mayor, Chairperson of Sakrebulo, representatives of sectoral and primary trade unions organisation and the miners. Representatives of Steel International Trade Company were also attending the meeting; […]
Georgian Trade Unions Confederation calls on the Prime Minister
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 the crisis in Tkibuli. According to the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation, the situation in Tkibuli is extremely heavy and requires an immediate solution. It is essential that the society and […]
Promoting Social Dialogue – A two-day conference was held in Tbilisi
”Promoting labour rights and social dialogue through efficient implementation of Association Agenda in three countries of Eastern Partnership: Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine” – A high-level two-day conference was held in Tbilisi. It was organised by Georgian Trade Unions Confederation and supported by International Labour Organisation (ILO) The status of implementation of Associate Agreement in Associate […]
Protests of Miners in Tkibuli have been resumed
About 15 miners went down to Mindeli mine and the same number of miners went down to Dzidziguri mine, they refused to come out of the mines unless their current salaries are paid. “The miners, typically, were to be paid the salaries by September 15, although the company left the miners without pay by the […]
Jobs for two different positions
The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC) would like to invite you to apply for the position of the external evaluator of the project “Towards the regions! Trade union educational program on labor rights for workers in Tbilisi and regions of Adjara and Imereti”. The project is jointly implemented by the Austrian Development Agency, Friedrich Ebert […]
A narrow definition of safety harms workers in Georgia
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 breaks are still not sufficiently regulated. Due to such weak edicts, worker fatalities are still on the rise. In early April 2018, Mikheil, a 54-year-old coal miner in Georgia, heard sirens […]
The Situation of Workers and the Trade Union Movement in Georgia
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 2017 the share of those below the line of extreme poverty made 21.9% of the total population, and the relative ratio was 22.3%. About 41% of the population (1 542 545) consider […]
Georgian trade unions celebrated May Day with a rally
Georgian trade unions celebrated May Day with a rally in Tbilisi focused on dangerous work conditions, calling on the government to “make work safe” and “tighten labor policy.” Georgian Trade Union Confederation (GTUC) youth activists and students, workers, as well as GTUC leadership marched through Rustaveli, the main avenue of Tbilisi, protesting against intolerable work […]
How to promote Social Dialogue in Georgia
Georgia recently ratified the ILO Convention on Tripartite Consultation N°144. In this interview, Irakli Petriashvili, President of the Georgian Trade Union Confederation (GTUC) shared his views about the benefits of social dialogue in Georgia. As President of the ITUC’s Pan European Regional Council-PERC, M. Petriashvili also stressed the role of governments and social partners in […]