The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC) states that there is no alternative to the European integration. This is the unwavering will of the Georgian people, enshrined in the Constitution of Georgia. The government and every member of society are obliged and vitally necessary to be oriented towards putting maximum efforts for the rapid integration into the European Union.
Every progress of the country so far in various directions is connected precisely with the process of European integration, and every challenge that worries the population of our country can be resolved only by introducing European standards, with broad involvement of society. That is why we believe that the government’s decision to refuse to open negotiations until 2028, as well as the identity of the presidential candidate nominated by them, should have been known to the public before the elections.
We believe that only through European integration we can achieve well-being of society, provision of social security, decent employment and, in general, unwavering protection and respect for human rights.
We categorically condemn the obvious excess of force by the law enforcement agencies, which was manifested in the violation of rights of media representatives and protest participants, including physical violence. We believe that each perpetrator and all responsible persons must be immediately identified and held accountable.
It is also necessary to prevent acts of violence and vandalism against law enforcement officers by persons involved in the protests.
The Georgian Trade Unions Confederation is ready to provide legal assistance to all persons whose labour rights are violated due to the exercise of the right of freedom of expression or other legal rights.
– Trade Union of Georgian Automobile Transport and Highways’ workers
– Metallurgy, Mining and Chemical Sector Workers’ Trade Union
– Georgian Railway Workers New Trade Union
– Abkhazian Trade Union Confederation
– Tbilisi Metro Workers’ Trade Union
– Georgian Energy Workers’ Trade Union
– Communication Workers’ Trade Union of Georgia
– Health, Pharmaceutical and Social Care Workers’ Independent Trade Union
– Georgian Seafarers Trade Union
– Georgian Constructors and Foresters Independent Trade Union
– Trade Union of Service Sector, Local and Communal Services Workers’ of Georgia
– Oil, Gas and Coal Distribution Workers Trade Union
– Public Service Workers Trade Union of Georgia
– Art, Mass media, Cultural and Educational Institution, Sport and Tourism Workers’ Trade Union
– Education and Science Workers Free Trade Unio