Urgent Appeal For Aid Dear Brothers and Sisters, On 24 February, Russia started large-scale attacks on Ukraine along the entire length of the common border and from the territory of Belarus. Long range missiles are striking settlements all over Ukraine, including residential buildings, kindergartens, maternity hospitals and educational institutions. Tanks are advancing on Ukrainian towns … Continue reading Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine
NO TO WAR, YES TO PEACE!
STATEMENT BY THE FEDERATION OF TRADE UNIONS OF UKRAINE The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine, which represents interests of more than 4 million workers and students, is deeply concerned about the escalation of the situation and growing tension between Ukraine and Russia, caused by the unjustified significant build-up of Russian troops in the immediate … Continue reading NO TO WAR, YES TO PEACE!
Union Federation Condemns State Attacks on Ukrainian unions
STATEMENTof the Council of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraineto the state authorities concerning obstruction of legal trade union activity and unlawful confiscation of their property On 7 October 2021 participants in the All-Ukrainian trade union protest action put forward a number of requirements, one of which was “hands off the trade union property”. … Continue reading Union Federation Condemns State Attacks on Ukrainian unions
UKRAINIAN UNIONS TAKE TO THE STREETS FOR FREEDOM
On 15 January thousands of trade unionists and social activists took to the streets of Kyiv and picketed the Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in Kyiv. The mass protest was against new labour code - branded 'legalised slavery' which will massively restrict workers rights and of trade unions to represent workers. The mass protest … Continue reading UKRAINIAN UNIONS TAKE TO THE STREETS FOR FREEDOM
UKRAINIAN TEACHERS PICKET THE GOVERNEMENT
UKRAINIAN TEACHERS PICKETED THE GOVERNEMENT On 1 November 2016, teachers of the capital organised picketing of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine protesting against the high tariffs for housing and utility services. The picketing was initiated by the Kyiv City Organisation of Education and Science Workers’ of Ukraine. All … Continue reading UKRAINIAN TEACHERS PICKET THE GOVERNEMENT
Ukrainian Unions Anti-Austerity Protests
The Ukrainian trade unions have held a major protest in Kyiv today (6th July) against austerity. We received the following report from ‘Labour Initiative’ and also the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine. The march was held to highlight austerity measures that disproportionately hurt low and middle-income families. Following International Monetary Fund demands Ukraine has … Continue reading Ukrainian Unions Anti-Austerity Protests
Unions Appeal to Parliament Against Austerity
FEDERATION OF TRADE UNIONS OF UKRAINE To the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine To the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine To the associations of employers To the business associations On social protection of the population in face of rising prices and tariffs On 04/27/2016, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the Decree No. 315 ‘On Amendments to … Continue reading Unions Appeal to Parliament Against Austerity
Trade Unions call for their burnt HQ to be a Museum of the Euromaidan
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) has called for the House of Trade Unions, which was burned by the Security Police during the Euromaidan protest on 20th February 2014 to become a permanent museum dedicated to the Revolution of Dignity. Ukraine Solidarity Campaign published below a letter sent to us by the FPU … Continue reading Trade Unions call for their burnt HQ to be a Museum of the Euromaidan
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
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
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 