LI legal director Geogre Sandul discusses the role of trade unions in a new episode of Goncharova Podcast

A new episode of the Goncharova Podcast on YouTube features Geogre Sandul, NGO Labor Initiatives legal director. In conversation with host Tetiana Honcharova, he discusses the role of trade unions in protecting workers’ rights and explains why they remain an important tool for collective representation.

During the interview, Geogre Sandul highlights that trade unions are the only public organization explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of Ukraine. Historically, trade unions played a key role in establishing fundamental labor standards, including the eight-hour working day. The discussion also touches on the broader social impact of labor movements, including their role in the processes that contributed to Ukraine’s independence.

The podcast also explores practical questions such as how trade unions operate today, how workers can use collective representation to protect their rights, and in which situations collective action can be most effective.