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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


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


In a small Dutch town, the dead miners were commemorated
Last Sunday, May 14, 2023, a group of people gathered at Holy Mass in the cathedral of Petrus en Pauluskerk Kerckplein Schaesberg (The Nethe
May 16, 20232 min read


Participants of a commemorative event in Berlin expressed support for trade unions in Belarus
May 2, 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the defeat of the German labour movement by the National Socialists. To mark the occasion, the DGB
May 5, 20232 min read


Protesters around the world demand the release of Belarusian trade union leaders
Yesterday, May 1, in different countries of the world there were actions in honor of International Workers' Solidarity Day. As part of the e
May 2, 20232 min read


Trade union activist became a finalist of the international Global Advocacy Award
Political prisoner lawyer and consultant Aliaksandr Kapshul, sentenced to 15 years in prison by the regime, was one of three finalists for t
Apr 28, 20231 min read


Belarus: support jailed trade unionists
On the anniversary of the imprisonment of Belarus’ union leadership, Europe must renew efforts for the release of political prisoners.
Apr 20, 20235 min read


Flashmob of Solidarity in Brazil in Support of Belarusian Workers
As part of an international campaign of solidarity with Belarusian workers imprisoned and persecuted by the Lukashenko regime, we held a fla
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Representatives of LIS from 18 countries demand the release of political prisoners in Belarus
Representatives of the International Socialist League (LIS) from 18 countries recorded a video appeal demanding the release of Belarusian po
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Joining the FPB - an order for all state-owned enterprises
Two new employees at Minsk plant "Termoplast" were fired on the first day for refusing to join a pro-government trade union organization, pa
Mar 23, 20231 min read


ILO prepares to approve a resolution on Belarus: what does it mean for the Lukashenko regime?
The day before yesterday the “Belarusian question” was considered at the 347th session of the ILO Governing Body. The members of the Governi
Mar 22, 20232 min read


At Belaruskali, dozens of workers are being laid off
As it became known, hidden layoffs have become more frequent at the largest potash enterprise in Belarus. It became known about dozens of ca
Mar 17, 20232 min read


European trade union leaders demanded the release of the Belarusian trade union activists
On March 10, in Brussels (Belgium), the Executive Committee of the All-European Regional Council of the ITUC (PERC ITUC ETUC) held a meeting
Mar 13, 20231 min read


Mass dismissals for political reasons in Belarus
Persecution of disloyal workers in Belarus has become permanent and widespread. This was confirmed by the dismissal of about 30 employees at
Mar 13, 20232 min read


Iryna But-Gusaim celebrates her birthday behind bars
Iryna But-Gusaim, trade union activist and former employee of the office of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BCDP), cele
Mar 12, 20231 min read


Bremen call for solidarity with Belarusian activists in prisons
Representatives of the Association Salidarnast took part in a demonstration in Bremen on the Day of Solidarity for Women's Rights and Emanci
Mar 8, 20232 min read


Political prisoner Hanna Ablab celebrates her birthday in prison
On 9 March an employee of "Belarusian Railway" and a defendant in the notorious "Rabochag Rukh" case will celebrate her 45th birthday. Unfor
Mar 7, 20232 min read


Belarus is a country without trade unions
Mass trials have begun in Belarus against leaders and activists of free and independent trade unions united in the Congress of Democratic Tr
Oct 27, 20228 min read
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