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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 312 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 272 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


Inclusive education for new Belarus
On December 12–13, 2024, en event in Berlin brought together around 30 representatives of the Belarusian democratic community. Union activis
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Control and fear. Situation in Belarusian workplaces
On December 4–5, 2024, Sarajevo hosted a meeting of the PERC OHS experts’ network focusing on OHS issues in the countries of South-Eastern
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Belarusian trade unions appealed to Brazil for support in issues of freedom of association
On December 05, 2024, in Brasilia, a Belarusian union leader had a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Brazilian Ministry of Labour
Dec 11, 20242 min read


International trade union solidarity against repressions in Belarus
On November 29–30, 2024, the German city of Bremen hosted an international conference “Belarus: Union action under Article 33” organized by
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Union activist Volha Brytsikava nominated for human rights award
The Organizing Committee of the Belarusian Human Rights Community’s Prize for the protection and promotion of human rights has published its
Dec 2, 20241 min read


FPB mobilizes to support Lukashenka
The Federation of trade unions of Belarus (FPB) which would regularly accuse independent unions of being politicized found itself in the mid
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Belarusian unions spoke for freedom and rights of union activists in Hong Kong
The office of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP) in exile, Salidarnast e.V., has sent a solidarity letter to the Hong
Nov 26, 20242 min read


“Other prisoners help him write his letter”
Vatslau Areshka is one of the oldest political prisoners in Belarus; next January he will turn 70. He has been in jail since April 2022.
Nov 18, 20242 min read


“Belarusian Government has been successful selling air. But ILO patience has run out”
The meeting of the ILO Governing Body that took place on October 28 through November 08 in Geneva, assessed the steps taken by the Belarusia
Nov 14, 20243 min read


New trial of Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk began
Another trial of the political prisoner and union activist Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk started in the Rechitsk District Court on October 14
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Belarusian voice in defense of women’s rights sounded in Sophia
Vice President of the Free Trade Union of Belarus (SPB) Maria Taradzetskaya took part in the international women’s school organized by the P
Oct 14, 20242 min read


International solidarity and protection of migrant workers’ labour rights discussed at a conference in Vilnius
On October 1 through 3, 2024, Vilnius hosted an international conference which brought together trade union representatives from Ukraine,
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Belarusian activist at Bremen marathon calls for release of political prisoners
On Sunday, October 06, 2024, Bremen hosted the 19th SWB marathon; Pavel Sakalausky, a Belarusian union activist, took part in the race. He r
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Unions and healthcare workers discussed future of healthcare system in Belarus
On September 25-26, 2024, a trade union conference on the Belarusian healthcare system issues was held in Warsaw, Poland. Experts and partic
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Action of solidarity with Belarusian trade unions in Amsterdam
On September 21, 2024, at the FNV 2024 Solidarity Festival in Amsterdam, representatives of Belarusian independent unions told the story of
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Belarusian union representatives tell stories of repressions at FNV Festival
On September 21, 2024, during the FNV International Solidarity Festival, representatives of Belarusian independent unions shared the history
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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