Borjomi workers strike. File photoTBILISI, Jun 7 Striking employees of the Borjomi mineral water bottling company threw eggs at police cars, the footage was broadcast by the Mtavari Arkhi TV company. Employees of the company have been on strike for the eighth day demanding better working conditions, on Monday, they blocked the entrances to both plants, claiming that the company's management had begun hiring new employees. The protesters prevent the entry of law enforcement cars, claiming that in this way they bring in members of the administration to the territory of the factories. Earlier, the «Association of Trade Unions of Georgia» reported that an indefinite strike of the company's employees would start on May 31. They demand the return to their previous jobs of 50 illegally, in their opinion, dismissed colleagues, payroll, return to the previous working conditions, increase in wages by 25%, exclusion of blackmail, threats and coercion by firing and holding people accountable, as well as conclusion of a collective agreement. 800 employees of both plants are participating in the strike.
