The global labour movement must hold Russia accountable for war crimes against Ukrainian workers

Vasco Pedrina Vice-President of BWI (Building and Wood Workers’ International) and representative of the Swiss Trade Union Confederation on the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Consultative Committee. The Russian Federation’s ongoing war crimes against the people of Ukraine have reached a new level of escalation. Transgressions include the deliberate bombing of hospitals, factories, supermarkets, and … Continue reading The global labour movement must hold Russia accountable for war crimes against Ukrainian workers

UKRAINE SOLIDARITY CONFERENCE DECLARATION

The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign held it's AGM/Conference in London on Saturday 7 September. The conference adopted a decleration of solidrity which we publish below. The confernce was opened by chair John McDonnell MP with reports on the current situation by Yuliya Yurchenko, of the Social Movement, Maria Exall, Vice President of Trade Union Congress, Hanna … Continue reading UKRAINE SOLIDARITY CONFERENCE DECLARATION

Russian Terror Targets Workers, Energy, and Freedom: Ukraine under Massive attack again

Appeal from Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU) once again appeals to you because today, on  August 26, Ukraine has once again become the target of a massive attack by Russia. Russian forces used at least 127 missiles and 109 drones … Continue reading Russian Terror Targets Workers, Energy, and Freedom: Ukraine under Massive attack again

SOLIDARITY FOR A FREE  AND UNITED UKRAINE

Ukraine Solidarity Campaign stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and their labour movement on this Independence Day. Ukraine Solidarity Campaign stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and their labour movement on this Independence Day.   On 24 August 1991 Ukraine restored its independence, affirmed with 92% voting  in favour with 84% voter participation across … Continue reading SOLIDARITY FOR A FREE  AND UNITED UKRAINE

Join USC for AGM on 7 September | Register Now!

The UK Ukraine Solidarity Campaign is holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 7 September in central London. We will hear from speakers, discuss, vote on motions and a new constitution, and elect a new committee for the coming year. The conference is open to all USC members. If you're not yet a member and … Continue reading Join USC for AGM on 7 September | Register Now!

To defeat oligarchy, Ukraine needs strong labor protections. The US can help.

Vladyslav Starodubtsev is a Ukrainian social-democratic, human rights, and social activist and historian of Central and Eastern Europe and Ukrainian left-wing movements. Every Ukrainian government since independence in 1991 has shared the goal of implementing austerity. In pursuit of an economy organized by neo-Thatcherite principles, each successive government has sought to limit the social and … Continue reading To defeat oligarchy, Ukraine needs strong labor protections. The US can help.

Ukraine Solidarity Campaign constitution

This constitution was agreed by our AGM on 7 September 2024. For our Steering Group, see here. -- CONSTITUTION OF THE UKRAINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN 1. Name The official name of the organisation will be "Ukraine Solidarity Campaign” hereinafter known as ‘USC’. 2. Mission The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign seeks to organise solidarity and provide information in … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity Campaign constitution

Russia Destroys Mining Cities in Donbas, Targeting Workers

Russia is systematically attacking mineworkers, their industry and communities accross the Donetsk region of Eastern Ukraine. Published below is a report from the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine on the situation - the mineworkers need urgent solidarity. Contact us to help the rescue workers in the region. 7 of August 2024, As a … Continue reading Russia Destroys Mining Cities in Donbas, Targeting Workers