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Esther Lynch: "We can't accept the fact that independent unions are being destroyed"
The Secretary General of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) reacted to the decision of the Supreme Court of Belarus, which on Mar
Mar 28, 20232 min read


REP trade union activist detained on the eve of Freedom Day
On 24 March, mass searches and detentions took place in Babruisk, the human rights centre Viasna reported. Some citizens were released after
Mar 27, 20231 min read


The AFL-CIO congratulated the workers of Belarus and activists of the BKDP on Freedom Day
The American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Trade Unions (AFL-CIO) supports trade unions and workers of Belarus in their struggl
Mar 27, 20232 min read


Bremen Belarusians celebrated Freedom Day with a quiz on the history of the BNR
On March 25, the day of the proclamation of the independence of the Belarusian People's Republic, Belarusians from Bremen, Germany, held a q
Mar 27, 20231 min read


The verdict against the BKDP leaders was left unchanged
Today, March 24, 2023, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Belarus considered an appeal against the decision of the Minsk City Court agains
Mar 24, 20231 min read


Joining the FPB - an order for all state-owned enterprises
Two new employees at Minsk plant "Termoplast" were fired on the first day for refusing to join a pro-government trade union organization, pa
Mar 23, 20231 min read


At Belaruskali, dozens of workers are being laid off
As it became known, hidden layoffs have become more frequent at the largest potash enterprise in Belarus. It became known about dozens of ca
Mar 17, 20232 min read


European trade union leaders demanded the release of the Belarusian trade union activists
On March 10, in Brussels (Belgium), the Executive Committee of the All-European Regional Council of the ITUC (PERC ITUC ETUC) held a meeting
Mar 13, 20231 min read


Mass dismissals for political reasons in Belarus
Persecution of disloyal workers in Belarus has become permanent and widespread. This was confirmed by the dismissal of about 30 employees at
Mar 13, 20232 min read


An appeal in the case of the BKDP and the REP trade union will be considered in March
It became known that this month the court will consider the appeals against the verdicts handed down to the leaders of the democratic trade
Mar 6, 20231 min read


Nobel laureate sentenced to 10 years in prison
On March 3, the court of the Leninsky district of Minsk announced the verdict against the human rights activists of Viasna. Judge Maryna Zap
Mar 3, 20231 min read


Trade union activist's wife arrested for following Facebook group
Sviatlana Stukava, wife of Viktar Stukau, activist of the Free Trade Union of Belarus, was detained the day before yesterday right at work.
Mar 2, 20232 min read


A trade union activist ended his hunger strike after 51 days
It became known that the defendant in the "Rabochy Rukh" case and activist of Belarusian Independent Trade Union Aliaksandr Kapshul stopped
Feb 28, 20232 min read


Belarusians of Bremen took part in a rally in support of Ukraine
On February 24, a crowded rally dedicated to the first anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine took place in the center of
Feb 27, 20233 min read


The Belarusian regime continues to add trade union leaders to the list of extremists
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus continues adding activists and leaders of the democratic trade union movement to
Feb 24, 20232 min read


Aliaksandr Yarashuk: "Our hearts and minds are with you, dear Ukrainians"
A year has passed since Russia began its attack on Ukraine. The courageous Ukrainian people fought back with dignity against the aggressor
Feb 24, 20233 min read


Action in support of "Heroes of the struggle for an independent trade union movement in Belarus"
The Polish trade union NSZZ "Solidarność" started a trade union action in support of imprisoned trade unionists from Belarus, demanding thei
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Sentences handed down to trade union activists in the case of "Rabochy Rukh"
All 10 defendants were charged with "high treason" (Part 1, Article 356 of the Criminal Code) and "establishing an extremist organisation"
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Children's transplant doctor sentenced to 2.5 years in prison
On 16 February Vitsebsk Regional Court sentenced medical officer Aliaksei Aliakseichyk to a real term in prison, human rights activists repo
Feb 16, 20231 min read


Trade union activist goes on hunger strike for 48 days — he was placed in a punishment cell
The former Naftan lawyer Aliaksandr Kapshul used to help the enterprise win disputes with other companies, but now he is accused of treason
Feb 16, 20235 min read
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