Trade unionists call for freedom for the Zaporizhzhia 15 at public meeting with Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant rep Khrystyna Levchenko, UNISON HQ, London, 27 August The following statement calling for freedom for the imprisoned Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers has been issued by the leaders of 22 UK trade unions. Joint Statement from Trade Union Leaders For … Continue reading 22 trade unions call for UK government to push to free imprisoned Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers
Slides from Khrystyna Levchenko’s presentation on the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and its workers
This is the presentation that Khrystyna Levchenko, former Atomprofspilka union rep at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, showed when she spoke alongside Ivanna Khrapko of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine at the public meeting we held at UNISON's national office in London on 27 August. (Above: Khrystyna and Ivanna, above USC banner, with … Continue reading Slides from Khrystyna Levchenko’s presentation on the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and its workers
Russian forces continue to target Ukrainian workplaces and workers
With Russian bombing of Ukraine intensifying, so have strikes on workplaces and killing of workers. Please see below a statement from the Independent Trade Union of Mineworkers of Ukraine (NGPU), part of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU) – and please share widely. On behalf of the Independent Trade Union of Miners … Continue reading Russian forces continue to target Ukrainian workplaces and workers
FREE THE ZAPORIZHZHIA 15 – Ukrainian trade unionists speak in London
On 27 August two Ukrainian trade unionists, including a rep from the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, are speaking at UNISON HQ. Eyewitness reports from Ukrainian trade unions under occupation and attack Thursday 27 August, 5.45pm – UNISON national office, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY (ground floor). Register for the meeting here Fifteen workers at the … Continue reading FREE THE ZAPORIZHZHIA 15 – Ukrainian trade unionists speak in London
An open letter to Diane Abbott MP
Republished with thanks from Labour Hub Dear Diane, As socialist labour movement activists, we were very concerned to learn that at the “International Conference Against War” in London on 20th June you described Russia’s murderous war against the people of Ukraine as “the NATO campaign against Russia”. You cited the Ukraine war as the final, emphatic item … Continue reading An open letter to Diane Abbott MP
International Solidarity Convoy to Ukraine announced for November
By the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027, the Ukrainian people will once again face, for the fifth time, the terrible prospect of another winter at war Despite everything, the Ukrainian people continue to resist, both on the front line and on the home front. They continue to defend their sovereignty and their … Continue reading International Solidarity Convoy to Ukraine announced for November
‘Strengthening Solidarity with Ukraine’ – Motion to Green Party Autumn conference 2026
Ukraine solidarity activists in the Green Party of England and Wales, organised in the Green Ukraine Solidarity network, have put together the following motion to it's upcoming Autumn conference (2-4 October 2026, Brighton). It is proposed by British-Ukrainian activist and GPEW member Valentina Butenko. From 24 to 31 July Green members can add themselves as co-proposers … Continue reading ‘Strengthening Solidarity with Ukraine’ – Motion to Green Party Autumn conference 2026
Free the detained Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers! Motion to TUC Congress 2026
The following motion on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant workers detained and tortured by Russia has been submitted to the 2026 TUC Congress – the conference of trade unions representing the great majority of organised workers in the UK – by the National Union of Mineworkers. TUC Congress 2023 overwhelmingly passed strong policy in solidarity … Continue reading Free the detained Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers! Motion to TUC Congress 2026
OPEN LETTER TO THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI‑WAR CONFERENCE IN LONDON
On 20 June, the Stop the War Coalition is hosting a major International Conference Against War in London. Back in January, the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign wrote to Lindsey German, Convenor of StW, stressing that any credible discussion on the war must include those directly affected by Russia’s unprovoked invasion — particularly Ukrainian trade unionists and … Continue reading OPEN LETTER TO THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI‑WAR CONFERENCE IN LONDON
Andriy Melnyk, Leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists
It is high time to think differently, to reconsider which persons and movements are worthy of cherishing. John-Paul Himka Andriy Melnyk was the leader of the entire Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) in 1938-40 and of its Melnyk faction thereafter, until his death in 1964. He remained in his grave in Luxembourg until in late … Continue reading Andriy Melnyk, Leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 