{"id":7947,"date":"2024-09-27T01:38:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T01:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/27\/evolution-strike-in-georgia-enters-second-month-with-no-resolution\/"},"modified":"2024-09-27T01:38:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T01:38:11","slug":"evolution-strike-in-georgia-enters-second-month-with-no-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/27\/evolution-strike-in-georgia-enters-second-month-with-no-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Evolution Strike in Georgia Enters Second Month with No Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The strike at Evolution Gaming\u2019s facility in Tbilisi, Georgia, has now entered its second month, marking the longest strike in the country\u2019s history. Over 400 workers are still on strike, standing firm in their demand for better working conditions. Despite growing tensions and the challenges the workers face, Evolution has not yet responded to their demands.<\/p>\n

The strike started in mid-July 2023, and the situation intensified in August when additional redundancies<\/a> <\/strong>and further changes were announced. Workers are asking for pay increases, better working conditions, holiday overtime, and access to an on-site doctor. Many employees have reported being harassed by both online casino customers and management. One major issue is the penalties imposed on workers for leaving their station, even when they have health concerns.<\/p>\n

The workers are pushing for a 100% pay increase to bring their wages up to par with dealers working in physical casinos in Tbilisi. In addition, they are demanding cleaner and safer working environments at the Tbilisi facility, which employs around 7,000 people and is one of Georgia\u2019s largest private employers.<\/p>\n

In a desperate move, some workers began hunger strikes to draw attention to their cause. One worker, Mahare Patashuri, went 28 days without food before being hospitalized. While the hunger strikes have since ended, the strike itself continues. However, Evolution has remained firm, refusing to negotiate.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Evolution<\/a> <\/strong>is facing growing international criticism. Labor unions in Sweden, where Evolution is based, have publicly supported the Georgian workers. Peter Hellberg, president of UNI Europa, expressed his frustration with the company\u2019s refusal to engage with employees. He emphasized that Swedish businesses must uphold basic union and human rights, even when operating abroad.<\/p>\n

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