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Belarus in the spotlight because of violations of workers' rights
Representative of the liquidated trade unions in Belarus, speaking at the International Labor Conference, urged the conference delegates to
Jun 12, 20232 min read


Belarusian women at the women’s conference of the IUF
Within the framework of the 28th IUF (The food, farm, hotels and more global union) Congress, which will be held in Geneva from June 14 to 1
Jun 10, 20231 min read


Prosecutor asks for 4 years and 6 months in prison for BNP activist
The persecution of trade union activists continues in Belarus. Today another trial over Maksim Senik, former activist of the primary trade u
Jun 9, 20231 min read


An explosion at Svetlagorsk Pulp and Paperboard Mill resulted in the deaths of workers
On June 7, a serious accident occurred on the territory of Svetlagorsk pulp and paperboard plant, which resulted in the death of at least th
Jun 8, 20231 min read


ILO wants to force Lukashenka to comply with international rules
The 111th International Labour Conference (ILC) began in Geneva on June 5, with delegates from around the world discussing pressing issues r
Jun 7, 20236 min read


French senators have become symbolic godfathers of imprisoned trade union leaders
Another 31 MEPs have become symbolic "godfathers" of the Belarusian political prisoners, reports the human rights center Viasna. New deputie
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Persecution of former trade union activists in Belarus continues
In Uzda, Minsk region, local law enforcement forces are persecuting former trade union activist Viktar Kryval. Local authorities have admini
Jun 6, 20231 min read


A trade union activist is accused of promoting extremist activity
Today Grodna regional court tried the activist of Belarusian Independent Trade Union (BNP) Maksim Senik. He is charged with facilitation of
Jun 5, 20231 min read


BWI demands international pressure on governments that violate workers' rights
Building and Wood Worker's International (BWI) is calling on its affiliates around the world to put international pressure on governments th
Jun 5, 20232 min read


Workers’ rights in Belarus – the topic of the meeting between representatives of Salidarnast and UIL
Yesterday, May 31, an official meeting took place between Maryia Taradzetskaya, Deputy Chair of the Association "Salidarnast" and Deputy Cha
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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