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“Volha is so steadfast in her beliefs that she naturally draws people in”
Today, Volha Brytsikava, head of the work council of the Belarusian Independent Trade Union of JSK "Naftan" (largest and most important oil refineries in Belarus), is spending her birthday in captivity.
Nov 43 min read


Is there slavery in contemporary Belarus?
During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus Nils Muižnieks presented his report on labour rights violations in our country.
Oct 293 min read


“The Idea of Solidarity Cannot Be Suppressed”
After the dissolution of independent trade unions in Belarus, the “Salidarnast” Association became the voice of workers and a platform for the idea of building a democratic society.
Oct 245 min read


“If the use of AI goes unchecked, employers will concentrate more and more power in their hands”
Yauheni Dzenisenka, an activist with the Salidarnast Association, spoke to Salidarnast about how new technologies are shaping the labor market—and why workers need trade union support.
Oct 205 min read


Trade union youth discussed AI impact on world of work
On October 7-8, 2025, the Warsaw office of the Polish Metalworkers’ Union (FZZ) hosted a workshop on digitalization organized by the ITUC PERC Youth Committee. Trade union activists discussed issues related to the rapid development of the AI and its impact on the world of work.
Oct 91 min read


Belarusian authorities refused to recognize mandate of the International Labour Organization’s Special Envoy to Belarus
The Special Envoy of the ILO DG for Belarus Lelio Bentes Corrêa, has embarked on his mission.
Sep 304 min read


“The is the first report in the UN history that is completely devoted to violations of human rights in the area of industrial relations”
The Report of the Special UN Rapporteur Nils Muižnieks on the situation of human rights in the area of work and employment in Belarus which is to be presented at the autumn session of the UN General Assembly has been published.
Sep 46 min read


Belarusian independent trade unions make a statement in UN on persecution of workers
On August 29, 2025, a pre-session on Belarus was held in Geneva within the framework of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Maria Zharilovskaya made an intervention at the event as a representative of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP).
Sep 43 min read


How Belarus “Cleanses” Professions of the Politically Unreliable
On August 1, the key provisions of Law No. 95-Z come into force in Belarus, introducing amendments to the regulation of auditors’ professional activity.
Jul 312 min read


In Belarus, they fire people for reading “wrong” news
In today’s Belarus, subscription to independent mass media can cost a man not just their job but also their freedom. Lukashenka’s regime continues to pursue the policy of total control over information, qualifying the reading of alternative media sources as “extremist activity”.
Jun 232 min read


How Trade Union Federation of Belarus became a cog in the State machinery
The FPB has turned into a tool of political control.
Jun 56 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 171 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 42 min read


How pro-Gevernment Union explains to kids what Presidential Elections in Belarus are
The Trade Union Federation of Belarus (FPB) is actively involved in the election campaign, never bothering to conceal their zealous commitme
Jan 171 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 102 min read


8 workers detained on “extremism dissemination” charges in Smargon
On August 7, 8 people were detained in Smargon, all of them are workers at a local industrial enterprise. hpravy.org reports that the detent
Aug 13, 20241 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


FPB involved in building Lukashenka’s personality cult
On July 20, 2024, the Palace of Sports in the capital city of Minsk hosted an event titled “The Patriotic Forum “The 30th Anniversary of...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Mass polygraph testing for Belarusian workers
Belarusian workers are tested on polygraph in large numbers. Some are subject to short-time detention for several days.
Jul 30, 20241 min read


9 workers detained at the Haver & Boecker subsidiary
“Mediazone” has become aware of the names and the reasons related to the detention of workers at a German subsidiary in the town of Lida.
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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