Georgian Railway: There is no precondition for a strike at this stage
Georgian Railway: There is no precondition for a strike at this stage

Demanding or discussing the issue about the increase in salaries by 50% is unrealistic since every railway worker is thoroughly aware of the company’s financial condition. The statement that 4,800 employees are preparing to go on strike is not true, – the Georgian Railways said in a statement.

According to the statement, there is no precondition for a strike at this stage, as the first time after years,  a general increase in wages is planned.

“Georgian Railway” reiterates that the company’s management is constantly listening and trying to meet the needs and requirements of its employees. The salaries of those employees, whose wage does not exceed 1,500 GEL, will be increased by 10 percent from March of 2020, which is about 18-20 million GEL annually, and this is the maximum amount of financial resources available at this stage. In addition, all railway workers will receive a fixed amount twice a year as a gift.

Demanding or discussing the issue about the increase in salaries by 50% is unrealistic since every railway worker is thoroughly aware of the company’s financial condition. The statement that 4,800 employees are preparing to go on strike is not true”, – reads the statement.

Employees of the Georgian Railway plan to go on strike. The exact date of the strike will be announced on August 10.