The Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine is saddened by the tragic death of their friend and expresses sincere condolences to the relatives of Ivan REZNICHENKO. The body of Ivan Reznichenko was found on 14 January 2015. Ivan was the leader of the Independent Miners Trade Union of Ukraine (NGPU) at the state enterprise “Artemsil” … Continue reading Local leader of Miners’ Union murdered by Separatists in Donbas
Miners Union Warns of Ecological Disaster in Donbas
Military action and destruction contribute of the ecological disaster in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions Mykhailo VOLYNETS, Chairman of the Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine: ‘It’s possible in the near future that there will be an ecological disaster in Donbass region, as well as in some areas of Russia. I’ll try to explain my … Continue reading Miners Union Warns of Ecological Disaster in Donbas
REMEMBERING THE MINERS’ REVOLUTION
The Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine (NPGU) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Which is being marked by the launch of new history of their union. A key piece in the story of the union is the mass strike wave of miners in 25 years ago which gave birth to the NPGU. http://npgu.net/slajder/1025-my-pomnim-kak-vse-nachinalos.html"Twenty-five years … Continue reading REMEMBERING THE MINERS’ REVOLUTION
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
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
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
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
Appeal of the Kryviy Rih Basin miners to the workers of Europe
Miners in Central Ukraine have launched a struggle against the “greed of Ukrainian and Russian oligarchs”, accusing them of being the main cause of the crisis gripping the country. They are demanding a doubling of their wages following a steep rise in the cost of living and asking workers in Britain for support against their London-headquartered … Continue reading Appeal of the Kryviy Rih Basin miners to the workers of Europe
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 