In April, the Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union of Ukraine (MTWTU) released an animated video titled “The Union Power” created under the program “Trade Unions Fighting Inequality and Reconstructing Peace and Democracy in Ukraine”. The video illustrates how the disappearance of trade unions can lead to systemic violations of labor rights, such as longer working […]
On May 1, LI legal director George Sandul participated in a prime-time interview on the national TV channel Pershyi (Suspilne Ukraine) to discuss draft Labor Code No. 14386. During the interview, George highlighted several significant risks that the legislation might pose to Ukrainian workers if enacted as proposed. Key concerns included the easing of dismissal […]
In new episodes of GoncharovaPodcast recorded together with Ukrainian journalist Tetiana Goncharova, LI Legal Director George Sandul discussed key labour rights issues affecting workers in Ukraine. One of the episodes focused on hiring and dismissal procedures. George Sandul explained the main stages of employment and emphasized the importance of properly documenting labour relations in order […]
LI Legal Director George Sandul gave an extensive interview for a long-read feature published by ZAXID.NET dedicated to the ongoing debate around the new draft Labor Code in Ukraine. In the interview, George reflected on more than twenty years of attempts to reform labour legislation in Ukraine and discussed the broader challenges surrounding social dialogue […]
From April 23 to 25, over 30 shop stewards, union federation leadership, and rank-and-file unionists affiliated with the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) representing diverse sectors gathered in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk for the training on collective negotiations conducted under the program “Trade Unions Fighting Inequality and Reconstructing Peace and Democracy in Ukraine.” […]
In 2023, to address unemployment caused by the war and support Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction, the Construction and Building Materials Industry Workers’ Union (PROFBUD), affiliated with the Federation of Trade Unions (FPU), launched innovation courses to develop new skills and competencies in the construction sector. This initiative, known as the Hub of Informal Vocational Training (PROFBUD […]
With the support of LI, the Nova Poshta trade union has successfully run an innovative digital tool – a Telegram chatbot designed to enhance communication and support for its members. This chatbot provides instant, automated responses to frequently asked questions, ensuring that union members can quickly access the information they need at any time. Currently, […]
In the April episodes of GoncharovaPodcast, Labour Initiatives continued discussing important labour and social issues together with prominent Ukrainian journalist Tetiana Goncharova. One of the new episodes focused on blood donation during wartime and the labour guarantees available to donors in Ukraine. The guest of the episode was LI Event Manager Valeria Oshevska-Vokhmianina, who shared […]
On March 26, LI lawyers Inna Kudinska and George Sandul were invited to deliver a two-hour online workshop on the art of collective bargaining in the framework of an event organized by the Kyiv regional FPU, with the support of the Swedish Union to Union. The session brought together more than 20 local union leaders […]
In March, LI lawyer Alina Antonenko wrote a column for one of Ukraine’s leading analytical media outlets, Economical Pravda. In her article, the LI lawyer explores the hidden nature of workplace discrimination in Ukraine and explains why workers often remain silent when facing unfair treatment. She also shares a real-life example from an educational institution […]
LI, together with Ukrainian journalist Tetiana Goncharova, has released a new episode of GoncharovaPodcast dedicated to gender equality in the workplace and the experiences of women during wartime. In this episode, LI event manager Valeria Oshevska-Vokhmianina discusses the ongoing issue of the gender pay gap and the barriers women continue to face in accessing equal […]
On March 20, Alina Antonenko, LI’s lawyer, was invited to speak at a training seminar titled “Social Dialogue in the Period of Transformations.” This seminar is part of the project “Development of Social Dialogue in Ukraine and Strengthening Trade Union Potential,” a collaborative effort of the State Employees Union of Ukraine, Union to Union, and […]
