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THE UKRAINIAN LABOUR MOVEMENT IS GROWING AGAIN

Marko Bojcun Republished from Observer Ukraine The government and the employers now face growing labour unrest. The most common cause of labour disputes throughout 2014 was the widespread practice of employers to withhold wages from their workers for months on end. While wage arrears continue to grow, protests over this and other issues are now taking … Continue reading THE UKRAINIAN LABOUR MOVEMENT IS GROWING AGAIN

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Interview with a Ukrainian Marxist and soldier fighting in the Donbas

Andriy M. (the name was changed) is one of those Kiev white-collar leftists, who after some hesitations supported Maidan last winter and in spring took a decisive stand against the reaction in Crimea and in Eastern Ukraine. His stand finally led him to the Ukrainian army and now Andriy is taking part in the ATO … Continue reading Interview with a Ukrainian Marxist and soldier fighting in the Donbas

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Torture as usual at Kyiv police station?

Bitter déjà vu as the police of a Kyiv police station are accused of beating up an underage activist, keeping him in custody for what they claim was an attempt to destroy a Roshen chocolates kiosk, and long denying him access to a lawyer Well-known journalist and recently elected MP, Ihor Lutsenko has accused the … Continue reading Torture as usual at Kyiv police station?

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St. Petersburg Neo-Nazi Sadist in Donbas – ‘Russia’s Pride and Glory’

Halya Coynash Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group From torturing puppies and calling on fellow neo-Nazis to kill down-and-outs and animals in St. Petersburg, Alexei Milchakov turned to killing Ukrainians in Donbas.  Graphic pictures of his time fighting together with Kremlin-backed militants can be found on his VKontakte page – “Alexei Milchakov - Russia’s Pride and … Continue reading St. Petersburg Neo-Nazi Sadist in Donbas – ‘Russia’s Pride and Glory’

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European Federation of Journalists Report on Mission to Ukraine

(20.11.2014) The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has carried out a mission to Ukraine on 6 – 8 November to investigate the situation facing journalists reporting in conflict areas. Yannis Kotsifos, a member of the EFJ Steering Committee has visited the EFJ affiliates (NUJU and IMTUU) in Kyiv to understand the challenges they face in … Continue reading European Federation of Journalists Report on Mission to Ukraine

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Federation of Unions of Ukraine Protest Latest Government Cuts

Published below a statement provided to us by the  Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine issued in protest at the latest round of cuts announced by the government.  Thank you to our friends at the Union of Coal Industry of Ukraine (PRUP) for providing this translation.                         Statement Of Federation Of Unions Of Ukraine           In Connection With The … Continue reading Federation of Unions of Ukraine Protest Latest Government Cuts

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Social Democratic Party of Ukraine submission to the Socialist International

Published below is an English translation of the statement by the Social Democratic Party of Ukraine at the  Socialist International second Council meeting of the year on 12-13 December at the United Nations, Geneva.   The statement was made by Olena Skomoroshchenko International Secretary of the SDPU, which is a Consultative member of the International,  SDPU is … Continue reading Social Democratic Party of Ukraine submission to the Socialist International

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KYIV TRANSPORT WORKERS APPEAL FOR SOLIDARITY

Transport workers in Kyiv are demanding action from the council-owned public transport company  “Kyivpastrans” who has  failed to pay two-months wages. The transport workers have newly organized into an independent trade union as part of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions (KVPU).  Facing increasing pressure the workers at bus depot 5 in Kyiv held a mass … Continue reading KYIV TRANSPORT WORKERS APPEAL FOR SOLIDARITY

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Poroshenko gives Ukrainian citizenship to a Neo-Nazi criminal from Belarus.

Ukraine: Activist Perspective On 4-th of December 2014 Petro #Poroshenko has gave Ukrainian citizenship to Sergey Korotkih, a combatant of  the Azov regiment. In this way the president of Ukraine showed his appreciation for a foreigner that was fighting in a pro-Ukrainian paramilitary unit.  This decision was made by the Commission on Citizenship Issues under the President … Continue reading Poroshenko gives Ukrainian citizenship to a Neo-Nazi criminal from Belarus.