Republished from: Ukraine: Activist Perspective A short overview of the events of October 14, the Day of UPA, in #Kyiv#Kiev. President #Poroshenko introduced a new date for the Defender of Fatherland Day—October 14th. According to the myth, it was the founding date of the Ukrainian Insurgent army in 1942. The Defender of Fatherland Day used to be celebrated … Continue reading Ukrainian Far Right mobilisation on ‘Day of UPA’
Mass protest of trade unions in Kyiv demands reforms
A mass protest of Ukrainian workers was held in Kyiv on 15th October, 2014, organised by the Federation of Trade Unions – under the banner of their campaign, Ukrainian Forum of Trade Unions' Unions for Decent Work and well-being. The picket was held on the occasion of the International Day against poverty and the picket … Continue reading Mass protest of trade unions in Kyiv demands reforms
NUM Calls for a united Ukraine and supports Ukrainian trade unions
The National Union of Mineworkers supports Ukrainian unity and the Ukrainian trade unions The National Union of Minworkers has contributed to ongoing discussions in the trade union movement on Ukraine with a robust decleration of support for the Ukrainian trade union movement and for a united Ukraine. The statement of solidarity has been warmly received … Continue reading NUM Calls for a united Ukraine and supports Ukrainian trade unions
SEPARATISTS SHOOT WORKER PROTESTS IN DONBAS
SOCIAL PROTESTS AND REPRESSION IN SEPARATIST RUN DONBAS The news about social protests has reached Donbass, the region which is struggling to separate from Ukraine. The protests are directed against the policies of separatist government. The protesters suffered threats and violent repressions for their actions. On September 22, the people of Atratsit (Luhansk region) went out to the city central square, by the premises of the … Continue reading SEPARATISTS SHOOT WORKER PROTESTS IN DONBAS
Breakthrough for Ukrainian Transport workers at the European Court
Right to Strike Breakthrough for Ukrainian Transport workers at the European Court In a major decision the European Court of Human Rights has ordered the Ukrainian Government pay 20 thousand Euros to former employees of AeroSvit. The Confederation of Free Trade Unions ( KVPU ) is considering the decision a major breakthrough for all transport workers … Continue reading Breakthrough for Ukrainian Transport workers at the European Court
Left-Opposition on destruction of the Lenin statue in Kharkiv
The “March for Peace in Kharkiv on 28th September, ended with the usual barbarism – the destruction of the monument of Lenin. There can be no doubt that such provocations suit the Russian aggressor. With patriots like these, it cannot be excluded that Russian tanks will advance as far as Kharkov. And on the vacant … Continue reading Left-Opposition on destruction of the Lenin statue in Kharkiv
Free Putin’s Political Prisoners Seized in Crimea
A Moscow court has extended until Jan 11 2015 the pre-trial detention of renowned Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov and civic activist Oleksandr Kolchenko. Together with two other young Crimeans, they are facing ‘terrorist’ charges widely viewed as politically motivated. Sentsov, Kolchenko, Gennady Afanasyev and Oleksy Chirny were all involved in peaceful opposition to Russia’s … Continue reading Free Putin’s Political Prisoners Seized in Crimea
Ukraine: Resisting nationalist polarization and Russian invasion – Building a Democratic Left Party
A leftist feminist point of view POTARSKAYA Nina, BATOU Jean Nina Potarskaya is one of the leading Ukrainian leftist feminists, founder of the feminist squadron at Maidan, and member of the Left Opposition, which helped organize three successive conferences of left forces in Kyiv, in November 2013, March 2014, and September 2014. The most recent … Continue reading Ukraine: Resisting nationalist polarization and Russian invasion – Building a Democratic Left Party
Model Motion: SUPPORT THE UKRAINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN
UKRAINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN This trade union/organisation notes: 1. The ongoing conflict between the Ukrainian government and paramilitary forces in the east of the country backed by Russian imperialism. 2. That all workers in Ukraine – Ukrainian-speaking, Russian-speaking and Russian – are facing attacks on their rights and living standards as a result of neo-liberal economic … Continue reading Model Motion: SUPPORT THE UKRAINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN
Vasyl Cherepanyn heavily beaten in Kyiv by paramilitary thugs
On 23 September unknown perpetrators in military fatigues beat the editor-in-chief of Ukrainian 'Political Critique' magazine, doctor of humanities, lecturer at the Kiev-Mohyla University and head of the Centre for Visual Culture Research. Vasily participated actively in social, academic and artistic life of the Ukrainian capital having invited a number of intellectuals to the … Continue reading Vasyl Cherepanyn heavily beaten in Kyiv by paramilitary thugs
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 