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History
There was a Rose Revolution on 23 November, 2003. This event became a part of Georgian history, which has led to the initial stage of the best inevitable changes. But there are still spheres where the old mentality prevails. Three General Directors of L.T.D "Tbilisi Metro" were changed during a year. In November 2005, there was a structural reorganization subsequently which most of 330 workers were illegally discharged on 1st February, 2006. It has provoked a dissatisfaction and distrust of workers towards the trade union heads. There was convened extraordinary seventh conference of L.T.D "Tbilisi Metro" on 24 March, 2006. During the conference, ex-Chairman tendered his resignation and lately there was elected a new Chairman, Besik Kharatishvili and his Vice-Chairman, George Khitalishvili. At conference new Chairman has raised all those questions which early have been put by initiative group, but have not been solved. The delegates also have made categorical demands towards the administration and the 11th of April has been declared as the precautionary day of strike. From the next day there were reopened negotiations between the administration and the new heads of trade union. On the 5th of April, there have been approved the new agreement which consists of items:
1. Countermand of the short contracts (1 month) for 3100 workers
2. Increase the salaries by 20% after 7 months
3. Supplying with dairy products for workers
4. Creation of the auditing list of workers which were dismissed on the 1st of February and in case of vacancy to provide them with a job.
5. Restoration of the trade union membership dues which have been suspended by administration for 2 months
L.T.D "Tbilisi Metro" Trade Union is charged with the maximal performance of the above- mentioned items. There have been considered the new Labor Code in Parliament. It contained many negative items, like the oral contract, the maternity leave, no-charge overtime working hours, etc. In this occasion there was the protection action in front of Parliament. Our organization and all Georgian trade unions have taken part in it. There were 25 % (800 workers) of workers.
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