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Trade Unions in Belarus in Exile – The Struggle Continues Despite the Regime’s Iron Grip

In the shadow of the war in Ukraine, repression in Belarus has intensified. Trade union activists have become prime targets. Many have been imprisoned, while others have been forced to continue their work from exile. But even four years after all trade union organizations were banned, the determination to change Europe’s last dictatorship remains as strong as ever.

Apr 17, 20254 min read

A Stairway to Heaven: the story of Siarhei Shelest

…At the end of September 2020, the white-red-white flag appeared flying at the top of the TV tower in Hrodna. Of course, the authorities

Apr 9, 20254 min read

“I’ve defended what I believe in”: fate of political prisoner Aliaksandr Kashpul

Today, there are 29 union leaders and activists doing time in Belarusian prisons and penal colonies.”Salidarnast” continues its cycle of pub

Apr 2, 20254 min read

Vatslau Areshka, a man with a spine

In January this year, the political prisoner, renowned union activists turned 70.

Mar 27, 20253 min read

Exiled and imprisoned, Belarusian trade unionists fight on

Adapted from a talk given at the “Labour Movements Under Authoritarian Regimes” webinar hosted by Global Labour Column, Salidarnast e.V.,

Mar 17, 20255 min read

The campaign "Trade Union Activism Is Not Extremism!"

On March 1, 2025, the international campaign "Trade Union Activism Is Not Extremism!"

Mar 10, 20251 min read

Sign the petition to support independent trade unions in Belarus

The LabourStart platform has started collecting signatures under the petition as part of the “Trade Union Activism - Not Extremism!” campaig

Mar 10, 20251 min read

When fighting for rights is seen as crime: what charges did Yarashuk face

These days, the Governing Body of the International Labour Office (ILO) holds its meeting in Geneva.

Mar 10, 20256 min read