IDS Borjomi says striking workers can't pressure those who wish to continue working
IDS Borjomi says striking workers can't pressure those who wish to continue working
17:07, 07.06.2022

“Aggressive behaviour by the strikers and pressure exerted on others who prefer to work is totally unacceptable,” IDS Borjomi International, Georgia’s Russia-owned mineral water giant, said in a statement.

The company welcomed the mediation process, which aimed to normalize the situation and restore daily production. Additionally, it denied claims that it wanted to employ foreign citizens and that the police dispersed the strike.

IDS Borjomi workers kicked off full-scale picketing of #1 and #2 bottling factories on June 6, demanding the payment of delayed salaries, the reinstatement of their dismissed colleagues, the return of previous working conditions, a 25% salary increase, and the ending of a “blackmailing and threatening” against vocal workers.

The company announced the suspension of production on April 29, citing “difficulties” brought about by the war in Ukraine. The company’s majority shareholder, Mikhail Fridman, a Russian oligarch, is currently facing Western sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.



By - Elene Dobordjginidze

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