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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
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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 175 min read


The campaign "Trade Union Activism Is Not Extremism!"
On March 1, 2025, the international campaign "Trade Union Activism Is Not Extremism!"
Mar 101 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 101 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 104 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 106 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 276 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


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

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


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
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