Under the Trade Union Lifeline (TUL) initiative, LI continues to facilitate workshops with international unionists. On June 29, 2026, another event in this series brought together over 35 young Ukrainian activists and international trade union leaders to exchange experiences and discuss strengthening internal union democracy. This time, LI and TUL welcomed Leelou Lewis and Yousra El Mourabit, […]
In the latest episode of the GoncharovaPodcast, host Tetiana Goncharova sat down with Tristan Masat, the Solidarity Center Country Program Director and Labor Initiatives Board Chair. During the episode, Tristan highlighted the crucial role of internationalism, empathy, and cross-border solidarity, and how these values drive labor rights compliance globally, and particularly in Ukraine. He also […]
On 23 June, LI lawyers Kateryna Shvets and Alina Antonenko delivered an online training session for female graduates from various OnTrack program cohorts. The session focused on recognizing workplace discrimination and understanding the legal mechanisms available to challenge it. OnTrack is a free vocational retraining program in Ukraine, launched as the flagship initiative of the […]
On June 18–19, 2026, as part of the Know-Your-Rights series, the “Youth Know Your Rights” seminar took place in Kremenchuk (Poltava region) under the Trade Union Lifeline Initiative (TUL). The seminar brought together 25 young members of the State Employees Union of Ukraine. The agenda primarily highlighted trade unions’ role as key defenders of workers’ rights […]
On June 15-16, LI lawyers Inna Kudinska and George Sandul participated as trainers at the first Youth Forum of the Trade Union of Energy and Electrotechnical Industry Workers of Ukraine, supported by 3F, the United Federation of Workers in Denmark. Over the course of the two-day event, Inna and George delivered a series of training […]
On 9 June, LI lawyer Kateryna Shvets gave a prime-time interview to a national television broadcaster Suspilne, discussing both the practical and legal aspects of one of the most significant employment-related digital reforms currently underway in Ukraine. The interview focused on the approaching deadline of 10 June, by which workers are encouraged to submit scanned […]
In collaboration with a well-known Ukrainian journalist Tetiana Goncharova, LI continues to popularize labor rights and union topics. This time, a new video podcast episode dedicated to labor law reform and the future of the labor market in Ukraine was released. Goncharova’s podcast has already attracted an audience of more than 88,000 subscribers, making it […]
From June 5-7, Labor Initiatives supported a three-day training workshop in Ternopil for about 30 representatives of local union chapters of two “Leoni” wiring plants affiliated with the KVPU. The Leoni Group, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, is a global cable and harnessing manufacturer with two key facilities in Ukraine, located in Stryi and Kolomyia. Over […]
On June 5, 2026, LI and the Trade Union Lifeline (TUL) initiative held another cross-sectoral, cross-union educational event, this time in the city of Odesa, as a continuation of a series of events in war-affected regions of Ukraine aimed at reaching and supporting as many union members as possible. Around 50 members of different unions […]
On June 3, the legal director of Labor Initiatives co-chaired the quarterly meeting of the Social and Economic Expert Council, which operates under the Human Rights Ombudsman of Ukraine. The meeting focused on the draft Labor Code No. 14386, recently submitted to the parliament, which has generated significant discussion among labor law reform stakeholders. The […]
On June 3, the Trade Union of the Nova Poshta Group, with the support of LI, launched its chatbot on the Viber messaging platform. As Viber remains one of the most widely used communication channels among Nova Poshta workers and union members, the new launch significantly expands the accessibility of union services and support. Prior […]
On June 2, a new practical handbook on professional qualifications titled “Qualification Compass” was officially presented. The guide was co-authored by Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) specialist Anna Pugachova and representatives of the National Qualifications Agency. Labor Initiatives lawyer Inna Kudinska moderated the presentation event, guiding the discussion as the authors highlighted the […]
