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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


The European Parliament denounced Lukashenka regime and supported independent unions
This week the European Parliament adopted a resolution stressing the need for strict measures against the regime of Aliaxander Lukashenka. I
Jan 27, 20252 min read


New wave of dismissals at Belaruskali
The end of 2024 saw a new wave of dismissals at the potash fertilizer giant Belaruskali related to the events of 2020. According to former
Jan 10, 20252 min read


Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk is in prison with life-threatening diagnosis
The political prisoner and union activist Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk siffers from “chronic pancreatitis of moderate severity” – a serious cond
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Security forces uncovered subscribers to “extremist resources” in Sennenskaya hospital
Security forces officers raided the Sennenskaya Central District Hospital to uncover 5 employees who were subscribed to “extremist resources
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Criminal charges brought against Leanid Sudalenka in his absence
A criminal case has been opened against Leanid Sudalenka, a former political prisoner and now the legal officer of Salidarnast, in his absen
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Political prisoner Volha Brytsikava to face trial on March 11 in a closed hearing
The former head of the workplace union at the JSC NAFTAN oil refinery, an affiliate of the Belarusian Independent Union
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Gazprom Transgaz Belarus employees detained
Recently, law enforcers detained at least three employees of Gazprom Transgaz Belarus. Information about this appeared in the telegram chann
Feb 14, 20241 min read


KGB detained a former participant of the Naftan strike
On January 23rd , Alena Vinakurava, former activist of the Belarusian Independent Trade Union Palimir and participant of the strike committe
Jan 24, 20241 min read


Results of political persecution in Belarus for 2023
According to the Human Rights Center "Viasna", last year at least 6386 people faced various types of repressions, including 1776 women and 4
Jan 12, 20242 min read


A search was conducted in the house of a Navapolatsk activist
January 8, law enforcers searched the place of residence of Naftan strike participant Aliaksei Malinouski in Navapolatsk, reports "Viasna.
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Women trade unionists in Belarusian prisons
Women trade unionists in Belarusian prisons
Jan 10, 20246 min read


A third wave of arrests of workers at the Neman plant
According to the Lida Telegram channel, mass arrests of workers took place again at the glass factory "Neman".
Dec 18, 20231 min read


«Salidarnast» leader speaks about repression in Belarus at Stavanger conference
Salidarnast e.V. leader Lizaveta Merliak delivered an important address at the «IE&FLT» conference in Stavanger, Norway, which brought toget
Dec 13, 20232 min read


Around 40 former BNP activists detained in union leader's case
December 1, law enforcers detained a total of about 40 people in Polatsk and Navapolatsk in the case of the former head of the primary trade
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Law enforcers detained a participant of the strike at Minsk Electrotechnical Plant
Law enforcers detained a citizen of Minsk for negative comments and participation in protests. He was forced to confess to participation in
Nov 27, 20231 min read


Belhimprofsoyuz - part of the authoritarian landscape of Belarus
The Belarusian Trade Union of Chemical, Mining and Oil Industries Workers (BELKHIMPROFSOYUZ), which is part of the Federation of Trade Union
Nov 24, 20238 min read


Former deputy head of the BNP trade union at Naftan arrested
On September 7th , Navapolatsk court judge Zinaida Balabolava sentenced Andrei Shkirenka to 15 days of arrest for distributing "extremist ma
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Intimidation of workers of Belarusan enterprises by law-enforcers continues
On October 5th , it was reported that an employee of Mahiliou Kirau automobile plant was detained by law enforcement agencies because of his
Oct 6, 20231 min read


Detentions and dismissals of workers in Lida
In Lida, a small town in Belarus, there were mass detentions of workers at two enterprises.
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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