Statement issued by UK trade unions, in association with USC, on 23 February 2026, for the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. All the signatories are General Secretaries signing on behalf of their unions, all of which have policy in support of Ukraine made by their members through their democratic … Continue reading Statement by UK trade unions in solidarity with Ukraine, on the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion
Bombed cities, freezing homes — a call to trade unions to stand with Ukraine
Statement of Youth Council of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine No electricity. No heating. No water. Children trying to sleep fully dressed under several blankets. Hospitals running on generators - until the fuel runs out. Phones dying. Internet barely holding. This is not a natural disaster or a technical failure. This is deliberate. … Continue reading Bombed cities, freezing homes — a call to trade unions to stand with Ukraine
“Solidarity with the resistance of Ukrainian workers!” – Statement from eight French union federations
We are delighted to share this statement issued on 21 January 2026 by eight French union federations, representing the vast majority of trade unionists in France. We will be encouraging UK unions – which have overwhelmingly supported Ukraine – to also make a collective declaration of solidarity in the run up to the fourth anniversary … Continue reading “Solidarity with the resistance of Ukrainian workers!” – Statement from eight French union federations
Full ratification of the European Social Charter is our demand
Interview with Grygorii Osovyi President of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine The full-scale war has brought about changes not only within the country. It has significantly changed the work of our representatives at the international level. The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine is no exception. We'll talk more about this with Grygorii … Continue reading Full ratification of the European Social Charter is our demand
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 MINERS: BRIEFING ON THE CURRENT SITUATION IN PARLIAMENT
The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign held a successful briefing on the current situation in Ukraine in Parliament on Tuesday 24th October hosted by Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell.
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
STUDENTS DEFENDING THEIR RIGHTS
Ukrainian Youth Warning Action On 7th April n Kyiv, thousands of students participated in the All-Ukrainian Youth Warning Protest Action. The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine reports. At 11.00, an All-Ukrainian Protest Action for decent future of Ukrainian students will be held in Taras Shevchenko Park, Kyiv. It started with a rally in … Continue reading STUDENTS DEFENDING THEIR RIGHTS
Resolutions of the Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine
Draft Resolutions of the of the 7th Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine YOUTH ARE THE FUTURE OF TRADE UNIONS In modern conditions the problems of the youth occupy important place as the youth plays a leading role in the civil society and in trade union in particular. Youth’s values and priorities determine … Continue reading Resolutions of the Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine
Ukrainian Education Union Protest Cuts
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine F education trade union affiliates have written an open letter to the President of Ukraine and others protesting at the cuts in education. Dear Mr President, Dear Mr Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Dear Mr Prime Minister We are writing to you in connection with the catastrophic situation … Continue reading Ukrainian Education Union Protest Cuts
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 