As part of this year’s World Social Forum (WSF), held in Tunis on 24-28 March, there was a public discussion entitled “Dialogue for peace and social justice in Ukraine”. Apart from the “Prague Spring 2 Network” which organised the discussion, participants included activists from Kyiv and Donbas, as well as deputies from the European Parliament, … Continue reading Ukrainian leftists from west and east unite in condemnation of the politics of hate?
STOP THESE BEATINGS OF UKRAINIAN TRADE UNION ACTIVISTS
The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign condemns without reservation the series of vicious attacks on trade union activists that have taken place in Ukraine. On March 25th Oleh Vernik, leader of the independent trade union “Defence of Labour” was attacked by a group of unknown assailants. He remains in hospital. On Tuesday 31st March Vitality Dudin a … Continue reading STOP THESE BEATINGS OF UKRAINIAN TRADE UNION ACTIVISTS
The trade unions in Ukraine need support for independence and democracy – interview with Vasyl Andreyev, president of Building workers Union
Interview conducted by the European Federation of Building and Wood Workers ( EFBWW ) Domenico Pesenti, EFBWW President and Filca-Cisl General Secretary says: "We express our solidarity with the Ukrainian people and workers, and with the Ukrainian trade union movement especially the Construction and Building Materials Industry Workers’ Union of Ukraine PROFBUD, supporting its initiative for a … Continue reading The trade unions in Ukraine need support for independence and democracy – interview with Vasyl Andreyev, president of Building workers Union
Tragic Accounts of Ukraine’s Jewish community:
"We did not want this conflict. We can't believe it has happened." 20/03/2015 By James Libson Chairman of World Jewish Relief I am writing this on the plane back from Istanbul after two moving, profoundly worrying days in Zaparozhye, East Ukraine visiting people and projects supported by WJR. The reason I am flying from Istanbul is … Continue reading Tragic Accounts of Ukraine’s Jewish community:
URGENT APPEAL FOR SOLIDARITY: PEACEFUL PROTEST OF TRADE UNIONISTS AND COMMUNITY REPRESSED IN ODESSA!
The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign presents the following statement by the All-Ukraine Independent Trade Union Defence of Labour - [ Zakhist Pratsi ]. We appeal to the labour movement to show solidarity with the trade unionists and community in Odessa whose efforts to challenge price increases have been met with repression. We have also seen the harassment … Continue reading URGENT APPEAL FOR SOLIDARITY: PEACEFUL PROTEST OF TRADE UNIONISTS AND COMMUNITY REPRESSED IN ODESSA!
Hands off of Independent Trade Unions!
March 16, 2015 in Dnepropetrovsk was held to protest against the administrations pressure on independent Trade Unions of Ukraine. The protest was held in front of the District Administrative Court of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast [Region] against attempts by the administration to eliminate the main YuGOK union organization at this enterprise – the Independent Trade Union of Miners … Continue reading Hands off of Independent Trade Unions!
Bitter Crimean Anniversary – Victims of Russian Annexation
Halya Coynash Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group It is exactly one year since Russian forces seized control of government buildings and airports in Crimea and organized the events leading swiftly to Russia’s annexation of Crimea. It was a year that saw murder and disappearances, Soviet-style bans and deportation, as well as persecution of all who oppose … Continue reading Bitter Crimean Anniversary – Victims of Russian Annexation
Continuing Obstruction of Odessa May 2 Investigation
Halya Coynash Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group Court rejection of a suit demanding access to forensic material connected with the events in Odessa on May 2, 2014 may not be breaking news, but it is yet another frustrating failure to understand the need for openness in this case. Russian propaganda has from the outset worked to … Continue reading Continuing Obstruction of Odessa May 2 Investigation
Odessa May 2 trial turns into farce
By Halya Coynash Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group Whatever the reasons for delays and flaws in investigating and prosecuting crimes related to the disturbances, fire and deaths on May 2, 2014 in Odessa, procrastination serves only the interests of Russian propaganda’s ‘massacre’ claims Forty-eight people died in Odessa on May 2, 2014 during disturbances in the city … Continue reading Odessa May 2 trial turns into farce
Ukrainian syndicalists: the biggest fascist threat is concentrated in Russia and in the occupied territories
Interview with AWU activists, made by Danish left-wing portal Modkraft.dk in December 2014. We publish here the original text in English and in Russian. What kind of an organisation is Autonomous Workers Union and how are you organised? AWU is a class union organized along the lines of federalism and direct democracy. Among our members … Continue reading Ukrainian syndicalists: the biggest fascist threat is concentrated in Russia and in the occupied territories
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 