STAND WITH UKRAINE’S FIRST RESPONDERS Mine Rescue Squad Commander Killed in Russian Drone Attack On June 24, 2025, Anton Zemlyanyi, commander of the 10th Mine Rescue Squad in frontline Donetsk Oblast, was killed in a Russian FPV drone attack. Anton was a dedicated member of the Independent Trade Union of Mineworkers of Ukraine (NGPU) and, … Continue reading RUSSIA KILLS RESCUE SQUAD COMMANDER
Delivering Vital Supplies to Ukrainian Miners and Soldiers
Union Aid to 10 Mining Rescue Workers and Winter Kit for frontline soldiers The National Union of Mineworkers, a founding affiliate of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign has delivered crucial aid to the NGPU( Independent Trade Union of Mineworkers of Ukraine).A vehicle funded by an appeal undertaken by the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign was delivered by Chris … Continue reading Delivering Vital Supplies to Ukrainian Miners and Soldiers
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Humanitarian mission to the frontline regions
Four volunteers of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign have driven over 1,900 miles to the frontline Donbas region of Ukraine with two buses packed with aid for the 10th Paramilitary Mining Rescue Squad in Donetsk Oblast. The vehicles were converted for us in rescue operations. Our volunteers also delivered aid to the Free Trade Union of … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Humanitarian mission to the frontline regions
Russia Destroys Mining Cities in Donbas, Targeting Workers
Russia is systematically attacking mineworkers, their industry and communities accross the Donetsk region of Eastern Ukraine. Published below is a report from the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine on the situation - the mineworkers need urgent solidarity. Contact us to help the rescue workers in the region. 7 of August 2024, As a … Continue reading Russia Destroys Mining Cities in Donbas, Targeting Workers
Support Firefighting and Rescue in Ukraine: Donate Now
Support this appeal from the Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine (NGPU) to aid the 10th Mining Rescue Squad in the Donetsk region, engaged in firefighting and rescue of victims of Russian bombing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVZfxQACtJI We are seeking to raise at least £10,000 , with an initial target of £2,000. Please donate and also ask … Continue reading Support Firefighting and Rescue in Ukraine: Donate Now
SOLIDARITY AID DELIVERED TO RESCUE SQUAD IN DONBAS
Aid organised by the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign has reached NGPU miners’ union rescue workers helping victims of Russian bombing In May the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign received an appeal for help from the Independent Trade Union of Mineworkers of Ukraine (NPGU) of the 10th Mining Rescue Squad in the Donetsk region. The Mining Rescue Service … Continue reading SOLIDARITY AID DELIVERED TO RESCUE SQUAD IN DONBAS
VICTORY OVER RUSSIA IS A PRIORITY, BUT WE CANNOT BE SILENT ABOUT WORKERS.
Interview with Pavlo Holota of the Independent Union of Mineworkers Pavlo Holota is a leading activist of the NGPU (Independent Trade Union of Mineworkers of Ukraine), which is an affiliate of the KVPU (Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine). The mine where Pavlo was a union leader is in the city of Novovolynsk which … Continue reading VICTORY OVER RUSSIA IS A PRIORITY, BUT WE CANNOT BE SILENT ABOUT WORKERS.
LABOUR MOVEMENT STANDS WITH UKRAINE
PUBLIC MEETING - ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN ALL OUT INVASION OF UKRAINE The casualties of Russia’s war in Ukraine are counted in tens of thousands, the displaced in many millions, the damage in billions of pounds. The invading forces are systematically committing crimes including killing of civilians, rape, destruction of infrastructure, and forced displacement and … Continue reading LABOUR MOVEMENT STANDS WITH UKRAINE
Unions Strive to Keep Ukraine’s Mines Running, Protect Civilians and Appeal for Solidarity
Nataliya Levytska (left) Interview with Nataliya Levytska Deputy Chairperson of the NGPU (Independent Mineworkers Union of Ukraine), by Christopher Ford, Ukraine Solidarity Campaign. This interview will be appear in the new book UKRAINE Voices of Resistance and Solidarity which will be published shortly. Thank you to Yuliya Ivanova for translation. Ukrainian trade union's demonstration - … Continue reading Unions Strive to Keep Ukraine’s Mines Running, Protect Civilians and Appeal for Solidarity
UNION AID: SUPPORT UKRAINE MINEWORKERS’ RESISTANCE
Help us raise funds to support Ukraine's miners' unions, supporting their members resisting the Russian invasion. Donate Here: Union Aid Crowdfunder Ukraine's miners trade unions – the Independent Trade Union of Ukrainian Miners (NGPU) and the Trade Union of Coal Industry Workers of Ukraine (PRUP) – have made urgent appeals for aid to assist their … Continue reading UNION AID: SUPPORT UKRAINE MINEWORKERS’ RESISTANCE
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 