How we are working to build solidarity with Ukraine in the NEU

Republished from Educators' Fightback blog. Thanks to the comrades. We will be encouraging Ukraine solidarity groups and networks in other unions to write similar updates. (Image above: delegates at National Education Union conference 2023 with representatives of the FPU-affiliated Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine) As background to this blog post, we … Continue reading How we are working to build solidarity with Ukraine in the NEU

Mark the Anniversary: March for Ukraine in London

On Saturday 22 February 2025, just before the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, a coalition of Ukrainian community and UK labour movement organisations will be marching to the Russian embassy in London for a protest and rally in support of Ukraine. Assemble 12 noon - St Volodymyr statue, W11 3QY Rally 1pm - Russian … Continue reading Mark the Anniversary: March for Ukraine in London

FORUM: THE REALITY OF RUSSIAN OCCUPATION – WHY WE MUST SUPPORT A UNITED UKRAINE

РЕАЛІЇ РОСІЙСЬКОЇ ОКУПАЦІЇ – ЧОМУ МИ ПОВИННІ ПІДТРИМУВАТИ ЄДИНУ УКРАЇНУ On-Line Forum - Wednesday 29 January, 19:00 (London time).With the threat of a Trump-Putin deal being imposed on Ukraine, it is important we recognise the reality of the Russian occupation. The oppression of the population, exploitation of workers and destruction of vast areas and industries.Activists … Continue reading FORUM: THE REALITY OF RUSSIAN OCCUPATION – WHY WE MUST SUPPORT A UNITED UKRAINE

THE TRADE UNION MOVEMENT MUST STAND WITH UKRAINIAN WORKERS!

The new Labour Code is a threat to workers’ rights in Ukraine The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign has forged connections between workers’ movements in the UK and Ukraine, providing life-saving equipment to miners, firefighters, teachers, rescue squads and others since the start of Russia’s invasion. We have been outspoken on the need to protect and advance … Continue reading THE TRADE UNION MOVEMENT MUST STAND WITH UKRAINIAN WORKERS!

Impact of the War in Ukraine on Education and Neoliberal Reforms

We are the members of social organization “Sotsialnuy Rukh”: Snizhana Oleksun and Maryna Mykhalova. We are honored to speak with you today. I am the acting Head of "Socialny Rukh," a Ukrainian democratic eco-socialist, feminist, and anti-capitalist organization. I come from Kryvyi Rih, a city that has long been the industrial heart of Ukraine, known … Continue reading Impact of the War in Ukraine on Education and Neoliberal Reforms

Ukraine Solidarity Campaign meets Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi MP

CALLS FOR URGENT SURGE IN UK AID TO UKRAINE Last week, the team from Ukraine Solidarity Campaign had a successful meeting with Labour’s Tan Dhesi MP, the chair of Parliament’s Defence Committee, in order to discuss how the government can keep strong with its commitment to stand in solidarity with Ukraine’s fight for freedom and … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity Campaign meets Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi MP

Ukraine and Syria Unite Against Russian Aggression

Solidarity with the Syrian Revolution Demonstration at Russian Embassy London Supporters of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and Campaign for Ukraine joined with our friends of the Syria Solidarity Campaign on 7 December 2024 to protest Russian Bombing of Syria and show solidarity with the rapidly advancing Syrian Revolution which today toppled the tyrant, former president … Continue reading Ukraine and Syria Unite Against Russian Aggression

Do a majority of Ukrainians want Ukraine to stop fighting?

By Sacha Ismail. Reposted from southlondonsocialist.wordpress.com The Stop the War Coalition and its periphery on the UK left are crowing about polling that underlines war-weariness in Ukraine. But closer analysis reinforces what anyone seriously engaged with Ukrainians already knows, that weariness is not the same as willingness to surrender. To state what should be obvious … Continue reading Do a majority of Ukrainians want Ukraine to stop fighting?

Support Life-Saving Equipment for Ukraine Mining Rescue Teams

Support the Ukraine Mining Rescue Squads Since its launch in June 2024, our appeal for the Ukraine Mining Rescue Squads has raised over £17,000, plus valuable direct donations of equipment and PPE. However, the cost of the specialized equipment they urgently need is extremely high, and we’re aiming to reach at least £22,000 by November … Continue reading Support Life-Saving Equipment for Ukraine Mining Rescue Teams