Borjomi suspends production at two plants

Georgian company IDS Borjomi has suspended production at two plants, Report informs, citing the company's statement.

The reason for the suspension is the strike staged by the factory workers yesterday.

The company called the strike illegal and accused its employees of provocation.

The information states that some of the strikers prevent trucks and other vehicles from entering the area, and the plants will not be restored until such provocations are stopped.

About 350 workers of bottling factories at the Borjomi mineral water plant in central Georgia went on strike, demanding higher salaries and better working conditions.