Online Casino Workers Demand Better Working Conditions Amid Strike

Thursday, 19 September 2024, 01:00

Online casino workers are staging a hunger strike in Tbilisi, Georgia, highlighting unsafe working conditions and wage disputes at Evolution. The protest initiated on July 12 escalated dramatically, with allegations of harassment and violence from private security. Workers are standing firm in their demand for change.
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Online Casino Workers Demand Better Working Conditions Amid Strike

Workers Stand Up Against Unfair Practices

For over a month, thousands of online casino employees at Evolution have been protesting in Tbilisi, Georgia. They are voicing concerns over inadequate pay, harassment claims, and hazardous working conditions. The strike began on July 12 and intensified in August as reports emerged of company threats to exit Georgia completely as a response to the unrest.

Escalation of Protests

The situation escalated when striking workers attempted to block Evolution's entrance. Reports from Giorgi Diasamidze, the head of the employee union LABOR, detail instances where unmarked private security personnel were allegedly violent toward the protesters.

  • Many workers suffered injuries, with severe claims of abuse.
  • Non-uniformed guards reportedly ignored gender while attacking workers.
  • Striker Mahare Patashuri faced hospitalization after 28 days of hunger striking.

In a written response, Evolution spokesperson Carl Linton acknowledged the situation but maintains the firm’s stance against the ongoing protests.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.

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