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20 December 2003 - 15:41 AMT

BAKU-TBILISI-CEYHAN OIL PIPELINE BUILDERS ON STRIKE IN GEORGIA

The strike of workers engaged in the building of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, announced December 15, is not ceasing. It should be reminded that over 150 workers demand advance of wages. Due to the action construction works are ceased in Rustavi and Marneuli towns, that are mainly populated by Azeris. As reported by Georgian sources, among those striking are Azeris as well.