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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


New criminal case started against “Salidarnast” lawyer in Belarus
The Investigative Committee of Belarus has initiated yet another case against the “Salidarnast” lawyer and a former political prisoner
Mar 28, 20252 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


Contract work — a tool for pressure and discrimination in Belarus
Leanid Sudalenka, the Salidarnast lawyer, is convinced that then system of fixed-term contract employment in Belarus contradicts at least
Mar 10, 20254 min read


PERC Youth Committee calls for release of Belarusian unionists
On March 3–4, 2025, the ITUC Headquarters hosted an ordinary meeting of the Youth Committee of the Pan-European Regional Council (PERC).
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


Siarhei Antusevich: “In jail and after jail political prisoners are non-persons for the State”
Vice-President of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP) Siarhei Antusevich has shared with “Salidarnast” a story of livi
Mar 4, 202513 min read


Volha Brytsikava: Why a union leader was declared “terrorist”
Currently, there are 29 union leaders and activists doing time in Belarusian prisons. The “Salidarnast” Association starts a series of publi
Feb 27, 20256 min read


How pro-Government unions help employers manipulate workers
What goes on in the higher education system of Belarus.
Feb 27, 20254 min read


Key figures controlling university HR policies are KGB officers
What goes on today in the higher education system of Belarus.
Feb 24, 20254 min read


How universities try to tackle teacher shortage
“Higher education institutions are on short HR rations today”. What goes on in the higher education system of Belarus.
Feb 24, 20254 min read


Mozyr Oil Refinery worker faces trial under two criminal articles
Ihor Shukanau, 62, is accused of participation in protest actions and defamation of Aliaksander Lukashenka, reports “Nasha Niva”.
Feb 17, 20251 min read


Palina Sharendo-Panasiuk rejoined her family after four years in jail
On February 06, 2025, the former political prisoner Palina Sharendo-Panasiuk left Belarus and met her husband and children at the Vilnius ra
Feb 10, 20251 min read


Head of Lukashenka’s election staff elected FPB President
The Xth Congress of the Trade Union Federation of Belarus (FPB) unanimously elected Yuri Senko President for another 5-year term.
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk released after four years in jail
Political prisoner Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk has been released. This was announced by her husband Andrei Sharenda on his Facebook page.
Feb 3, 20251 min read


Trade union struggles in authoritarian regimes
On February 11, 2025, we invite you to participate in a webinar on the situation in Belarus, Myanmar and Hong Kong.
Jan 31, 20252 min read
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