DEFEND UNION RIGHTS IN UKRAINE

SUPPORT  THE UKRAINIAN RAILWAY WORKERS UNION The Ukrainian transport workers at the “Kyivpastrans" bus and trolleybus workplaces of Kyiv are facing increasing pressure to break their union.   The  management have engaged in violence, bullying and discriminatory measures against workers union members.  The the Free Trade Union of Railway Workers of Ukraine ( VPZU)  is appealing … Continue reading DEFEND UNION RIGHTS IN UKRAINE

англійської профспілки до українських робітників

 англійської профспілки до українських робітників JOIN A TRADE UNION! APPEAL TO UKRAINIAN WORKERS Published here is an appeal directed to Ukrainian émigré workers to join trade unions and participate in our labour movement.  It was published by Vpered a Ukrainian workers paper published by the emigre Ukrainian Revolutionary-Democratic Party, formed by socialist refugees in Europe … Continue reading англійської профспілки до українських робітників

STOP THESE BEATINGS OF UKRAINIAN TRADE UNION ACTIVISTS

The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign condemns without reservation the series of vicious attacks on trade union activists that have taken place in Ukraine.    On March 25th Oleh Vernik, leader of the independent trade union “Defence of Labour” was attacked by a group of unknown assailants.  He remains in hospital. On Tuesday 31st March Vitality Dudin a … Continue reading STOP THESE BEATINGS OF UKRAINIAN TRADE UNION ACTIVISTS

News from the Trade Union of the Coal Industry of Ukraine

On 17 October 2014, the Third Plenary Session of the “UkraineCoalUnion” and Territorial Union of Coal-Mining Industry of Ukraine was   held at the Public Joint Stock Company “DETK” assembly.  Sergey Yunak, President of Territorial Union of Coal-Mining Industry of Ukraine (PRUP) made the following report: “Currently Ukraine is in a state of war. And each of … Continue reading News from the Trade Union of the Coal Industry of Ukraine

Mass protest of trade unions in Kyiv demands reforms

A mass protest of Ukrainian workers was held in Kyiv on 15th October, 2014, organised by the Federation of Trade Unions – under the banner of their campaign, Ukrainian Forum of Trade Unions' Unions for Decent Work and well-being.  The picket was held on the occasion of the International Day against poverty and the picket … Continue reading Mass protest of trade unions in Kyiv demands reforms

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