ukrainesolidaritycampaign Kryvyi Rih, Miners, NGPU

Solidarity scores a victory in miners struggle with EVRAZ

We are pleased to announce a major breakthrough in the struggle of the miners of Kryvyi Rih which has been a beacon of hope in crisis ridden Ukraine.After being ignored for months the miners of the Ukrainian industrial metropolis of Kryvyi Rih have had a breakthrough in their dispute with the corporate giant EVRAZ, securing … Continue reading Solidarity scores a victory in miners struggle with EVRAZ

ukrainesolidaritycampaign Kryvyi Rih, NGPU

Demo outside Chelsea FC backs Ukrainian miners

Demo outside Chelsea FC backs Ukrainian minersPhotos by Peter ArkellSupporters of miners in the Ukrainian city of Kryviy Rih who are demanding a rise to compensate for a cut in real wages by 50%, protested outside Chelsea FC in London yesterday where employer EVRAZ was holding its AGM.One of  company’s main shareholder is the Russian … Continue reading Demo outside Chelsea FC backs Ukrainian miners

ukrainesolidaritycampaign Kryvyi Rih, NGPU

UKRAINIAN MINERS POINT TO A POWERFUL ALTERNATIVE

Chris Ford  convenor Ukraine Solidarity campaign writes about a forceful campaign by miners in Ukraine and the lessons in provides a country torn by a toxic mixture of rising fascism, external interference and ethnic conflict.After being ignored for months, the miners of the Ukrainian industrial metropolis of Kryvyi Rih have had a breakthrough in their … Continue reading UKRAINIAN MINERS POINT TO A POWERFUL ALTERNATIVE

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PARLIAMENT CALLS FOR JUSTICE FOR UKRAINIAN MINERS

Session: 2014-15Date tabled: 18.06.2014Primary sponsor: McDonnell, JohnThat this House is deeply concerned by the worsening social and economic situation in Ukraine, including austerity policies, currency devaluation and rising prices, which have all led to a fall in real wages by up to 50 per cent and that this is contributing to the instability; welcomes the … Continue reading PARLIAMENT CALLS FOR JUSTICE FOR UKRAINIAN MINERS

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WHAT COMPROMISE ARE WE PREPARED TO MAKE TO SAVE LIVES IN THE DONBAS?

Zakhar Popovych, member of the Left Opposition, Kyiv Published originally on the website Haslo: http://gaslo.info/?p=5298 Translation by Marko Bojcun Only the lazy aren’t talking about the need to stop the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO). The speediest possible halt to the armed conflict has even become even the official position of the Ukrainian authorities. The issue, however, is … Continue reading WHAT COMPROMISE ARE WE PREPARED TO MAKE TO SAVE LIVES IN THE DONBAS?

ukrainesolidaritycampaign Searchlight, Solidarity with Anti-Fascist Resistance in Ukraine

Warning to anti-fascists invited to meeting at SOAS

Published on Sunday, 01 June 2014 23:28Written by Gerry GableThe so-called Anti-Fascist Resistance in Ukraine has called a meeting on the evening of Monday 2 June at SOAS. The British left and anti-fascist movement has been canvassed to take part.The warning below, which exposes these political crooks, comes from genuine anti-fascists in Ukraine. President Putin’s … Continue reading Warning to anti-fascists invited to meeting at SOAS

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BEHIND THE LINES: UKRAINIAN LEFTISTS IN THE DONBAS

“Don’t sell your homeland – its the only one you have. Away from Brussels! Away from Moscow!” An interview with Mykola Tsikhno, co-ordinator of the National Communist Front. Taken by Chris Ford, 16 May 2014; translated by Marko BojcunPrefaceMykola Tsikhno explains in this interview why he and his comrades call themselves national communists. He also refers, … Continue reading BEHIND THE LINES: UKRAINIAN LEFTISTS IN THE DONBAS