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"Trade union activism is not extremism!"

The "Trade Union Activism Is Not Extremism!" campaign aims to draw global attention to the severe violations of workers' rights in Belarus. The Lukashenko regime continues its policy of police terror, repression, and persecution of independent trade union activists, subjecting them to arrests, torture, and designation as extremists.

We demand the immediate release of all political and trade union prisoners, an end to repression against activists, and the restoration of independent trade union rights. The campaign is organized by the Solidarity Association and the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions.

This initiative marks the anniversary of the mass repressions against trade unions in 2022 and will run from March to June 2025.

For Workers' Rights in Belarus

SIGN THE PETITION ON LABOURSTART.ORG

16 April 2025

Day of Action for Trade Union Rights and Democracy in Belarus

On this day, we unite our efforts to demand freedom for Belarusian trade union leaders and activists who remain behind bars.

Under Lukashenko’s dictatorship, all independent trade unions (BNP, SPB, SPM, REP) have been dissolved, and their leaders imprisoned. Today, dozens of trade union activists are in jail, hundreds have faced detention and persecution, and many are deprived of civil rights and placed under constant surveillance.

We call on everyone to support the fight for freedom and justice!

How Can You Help?

Demand the Release of Trade Union Activists from the Belarusian Authorities

Support the campaign on LabourStart.
Send letters to the Belarusian government.
Organize pickets at Belarusian embassies.

Urge Your National Government
to Take Action

Submit appeals to your government demanding support for the ILO resolution adopted in June 2023.
Engage in discussions with businesses and policymakers on monitoring the situation in Belarus, supply chains, investments, and pressure mechanisms.

Record a Video Statement of Solidarity

Declare that trade unionism is not extremism!
Publish your video with the hashtags #FreeBelarusUnionists #Unionism_NOT_extremism.

Join Our Online Meeting

On April 16, 2025, we will host an online discussion on ways to support trade unions and democratic movements in Belarus.

Let us together defend the rights of workers and trade unions in Belarus!

Solidarity campaign

We call on everyone to join our campaign and support our demands. We must unite to achieve our rights and decent working conditions for Belarusian workers.