We publish here an important critique by leading Ukrainian democratic socialist Vitaliy Dudin of the ideas of the émigré sociologist Volodymyr Ischenko. Many years ago Ischenko was a figure on the new left in Ukraine, since at least 2014, he has engaged in propagating narratives used by sections of the left hostile to Ukraine and … Continue reading How Volodymyr Ischenko Strengthens Russia’s Negotiating Position
The two main problems preventing the Ukraine war from ending
By Vitaliy Dudin of Social movement Ukraine. Despite some expectations, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues and escalates. Every day, I see horrific images of massive destruction in my hometown of Kyiv, in Kharkiv, and other beautiful cities, which are hard to imagine. Scenes worthy of a disaster movie have become part of our daily … Continue reading The two main problems preventing the Ukraine war from ending
New Threat to Workers Rights in Ukraine
The draft of the new Labour Code represents the greatest attack on workers' rights during the period of martial law - By Vitaliy Dudin of Social Movement. TOP-5 challenges of the new Labour Code The draft of the new Labour Code of Ukraine recently published by the government represents the greatest attack on workers' rights … Continue reading New Threat to Workers Rights in Ukraine
NEW LABOUR CODE IS A THREAT TO UKRAINIAN WORKERS RIGHTS
A draft bill is before the Ukrainian parliament - No.5371, which poses a threat to the rights of all Ukrainian workers. It is an attempt to use the cover of the war to reduce employment rights, after previous efforts failed before the invasion. This is happening when millions of workers are engaged in the defence … Continue reading NEW LABOUR CODE IS A THREAT TO UKRAINIAN WORKERS RIGHTS
Ukrainian socialist: ‘The future of demilitarisation lies in stopping Russia’s war machine now’
Ukrainian trade unionists who formed a local brigade of the territorial defence force Vitaliy Dudin (right) Vitaliy Dudin, head of the Ukrainian democratic socialist organisation Sotsyalnyi Rukh (Social Movement), spoke from Cherkasy, Ukraine, on April 6, to Green Left’s Federico Fuentes about the current state of Russia’s invasion, the scale of peoples’ resistance to it and key issues such as … Continue reading Ukrainian socialist: ‘The future of demilitarisation lies in stopping Russia’s war machine now’
VICTORY AGAINST VICTIMISATION OF TRANSPORT UNION ACTIVIST
By Christopher Ford Nataliya Prystynsky VPZU representative Nataliya Prystynsky an activist of the Free Trade Union of Railway Workers of Ukraine (VPZU) has won a significant victory against her victimisation and union busting efforts by the employers. Nataliya who is a trolley bus driver at the Kurenivsky depot of KP Kyivpastrans company, has been subject … Continue reading VICTORY AGAINST VICTIMISATION OF TRANSPORT UNION ACTIVIST
Ukrainian trade unions under the guillotine
The labour market will get rid of trade unions Vitaliy Dudin Under the slogan of getting rid of old Soviet junk, Ukrainian parliamentarians want to “reform trade unions”. This reform guillotine will decapitate trade union committees, which presently force management thoroughly to deliberate over their decisions. After the unsuccessful attempt to pass the liberal law … Continue reading Ukrainian trade unions under the guillotine
Lessons from the election in Kryvyi Rih
Ukrainian socialist Vitaliy Dudin recently stood in the Parliamentary elections in the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih. Standing on an openly left-wing program as an activist of the "Social Movement" he gained a small vote. It was however an invaluable experience with man lessons. We publish below Vitaliy’s initial thoughts. I got 328 votes. I … Continue reading Lessons from the election in Kryvyi Rih
UKRAINIAN ELECTIONS: A VOICE OF LABOUR
Elections to the Ukrainian parliament will be held on 21 July, once again various oligarchic candidates will compete. This time however in the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih there will be candidate standing in an effort to give a voice to Ukrainian labour. Vitaliy Dudin is prominent solicitor representing trade unions who has campaigned for … Continue reading UKRAINIAN ELECTIONS: A VOICE OF LABOUR
People are very tired of the neoliberal mainstream
What will happen now in Ukraine after the Presidential election? Christopher Ford organiser of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign interviewed Vitaliy Dudin an activist of the NGO 'Social Movement' and leading trade union solicitor in Ukraine. What does the election of Zelensky as President of Ukraine represent? People are very tired of the neoliberal mainstream. Of … Continue reading People are very tired of the neoliberal mainstream
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 