Ukraine
Date
Sep. 06, 2024

Growing the unions – positive examples from North-East European constituency
The organising work is bringing positive results for EPSU affiliates. Several cases presented at the Northeast European constituency underline that those unions that invest in organising and recruitment see membership growth and stop decline.
Aug. 21, 2024
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Ukraine: Healthcare reform concerns in Poltava
In Poltava, Ukraine, doctors at the Regional Centre of Emergency Medical Assistance are protesting new job instructions that could negatively affect patient care. These instructions mandate that doctors or paramedics work alone, without support from another medical professional, potentially lowering the quality of care and increasing legal risks for the staff. In addition, the hospital administration is not including a key clause in the new Collective Agreement that was in the previous agreement. This clause ensures that all job instructions and organizational policies are developed with input
Apr. 24, 2024

European unions discuss future of Ukraine – democratic and socially just
Following the massive destruction that has been caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, now over 2 years ago, unions from Ukraine and other countries met to discuss the repair, rebuild and reconstruction of the country.
Feb. 23, 2024

Two years of war: EPSU in solidarity with Ukrainian workers
After two years of Russian aggression, EPSU reiterates its support to the Ukrainian people. At the international solidarity meeting with Ukrainian and international trade unions held on 22 February 2024, EPSU General Secretary Jan Willem Goudriaan recalled: “We express our full solidarity with Ukrainian workers, the unions and the people.
Oct. 18, 2023

PSI World Congress in solidarity with Ukrainian workers and people
The hundreds of delegates to the PSI World Congress stood up in solidarity with the Ukrainian delegation, applauding the bravery of the working class standing up to Russian imperialism following the aggression on 24 February 2022.
Sep. 07, 2023

Call for an end to Russian war crimes against journalists in Ukraine
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), EPSU and over 20 other organisations are calling for action against the Russian Federation for the war crimes committed against journalists. The perpetrators should be held accountable.
May. 31, 2023

ETUC celebrates 50 years at Berlin Congress
A large EPSU delegation joined hundreds of other trade unionists from across Europe to celebrate 50 years of struggle for Europe’s workers and people. We ended the ETUC Congress with the election of a new team and the adoption of an action plan titled ‘Together for a Fair Deal for Workers in Europe’.