Public servants have submitted an application to the House of Justice to register an independent trade union. One of the organization's objectives will be to safeguard the labor, socio-economic, civil-political rights, and legal interests of public servants.
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According to the founders, the “Independent Trade Union of Public Servants - Article 78 of the Constitution” currently provides incomplete representation for individuals employed in the public sector who have publicly expressed their commitment to the will of the Georgian population and the national interests of the state, as outlined in Article 78 of the Constitution. This article emphasizes the protection of the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and its European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
“The organization will immediately prioritize addressing the repressive act aimed at legitimizing political cleansing in public services. The trade union is prepared to utilize all legal measures to protect the rights of public servants,” the organization stated.
On December 13, the Georgian Dream party expedited amendments to the Law on Public Service, initially proposed on December 4, which worsened the situation for public servants. Specifically, civil servants will now be evaluated every six months, and in the case of an unsatisfactory evaluation, 20% of their salary will be withheld monthly until the next evaluation period begins. Additionally, if a dismissed employee’s complaint or claim regarding reorganization is partially or fully upheld, it will not result in their reinstatement in the civil service. Furthermore, department heads and their deputies will no longer be classified as civil servants and will instead be employed under administrative agreements.
Before the legislative amendments were approved, several civil servants distanced themselves from Georgian Dream’s decision not to prioritize negotiations with the European Union until 2028. Many civil servants are also actively participating in the protest actions that have been ongoing since November 28, with the primary demand being the scheduling of new parliamentary elections.
