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Kemal Özkan: We will not give up until the political hostages are freed
On June 15, representatives of global unions, trade unionists, and delegates attending the 111th International Labor Conference (ILC) gather
Jun 19, 20232 min read


Thousands of activists demand release of trade union prisoners in Belarus
Trade unions of various countries of the world are turning en masse to the embassies of Belarus with the demand to immediately release the t
Jun 16, 20232 min read


Former employees of Minsk Tractor Plant targeted by KGB
Information about the detention of the former workers of the repair-mechanical workshop of Minsk Tractor Plant - Dzianis Paulau and Ivan Kry
Jun 15, 20231 min read


A representative of Belarusian trade unions participated in the 28th IUF Congress
On June 13 the 28th IUF Congress of the International Union of Food Workers was launched. The event was attended by the acting chairman of t
Jun 15, 20232 min read


The trade union leader called on the ILС delegates for solidarity from the ILO tribune
On June 9, at the 111th Session of the International Labour Conference, Maksim Pazniakou, acting chair of the Belarusian Congress of Democra
Jun 14, 20232 min read


Release of trade union leaders in Belarus in the spotlight
The representatives of the Association "Salidarnast" would like to thank you very much for your decision on the situation in Belarus. The re
Jun 14, 20231 min read


ILO condemns Belarus’ violation of union rights
The International Labour Conference has taken an unprecedented step to challenge Lukashenka’s denial of freedom of association
Jun 13, 20234 min read


BNP activist was sentenced to 4 years of reinforced regime penal colony
On 12 June Grodna Regional Court pronounced the sentence for Maksim Senik, activist of Belarusian Independent Trade Union (BNP).
Jun 13, 20231 min read


The ILC adopted a resolution on Belarus
The International Labour Conference (ILC) adopted a resolution on Belarus drawing attention to the need to ensure implementation of the reco
Jun 12, 20232 min read


German trade union IG Metall conducted a campaign in support of trade union activists in Belarus
Dozens of primary organizations joined the campaign, sending hundreds of postcards to the Belarusian embassy demanding the release of impris
Jun 12, 20231 min read


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


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


IndustriAll Europe conference organizers held an action in support of Belarusian trade unionists
IndustriAll Europe conference is taking place in Thessaloniki from May 31 to June 1 under the slogan "Strength in Trade Union". Maksim Pazni
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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