Statement of the Ukrainian Federation of Trade Unions condemning the police violence

(4 December 2013) The Ukrainian unions and including EPSU affiliates condemn the police violence against the protesters in Kiev and other cities. They protesters are exercising their rights to demonstrate, following the announcement of the Ukrainian government to not sign the Treaty on closer collaboration with the EU, and instead to seek closer ties with Russia. It was a sudden change of direction, not expected by many as the Treaty negotiations itself were finished.

The unions ask the government to investigate the violence. Many protesters are sleeping in the union building to protect it against raids and take-overs.

For the statement:


Article from the Daily Labour report in Bloomberg's BNA which explains background and demands of this conflict:


- EPSU supports demand of Ukrainian unions for National Forum and Dialogue