Training Professional Negotiators
On October 1, Solidarity Center and Labor Initiatives supported a two-day negotiation training for the Nuclear Energy and Industry Workers' Union of Ukraine (Atomprofspilka).
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Adapting to New Realities – Engagement with War Veterans
On September 26, the Labor Initiatives hub in Kyiv hosted a public lecture facilitated by representatives of the charity organization Vesta. Vesta has been functioning since 2015 to help veterans and their family members with various issues, particularly legal and psychological aid, support for injured veterans, and advocacy of veteran-friendly policies and laws.
Collective Bargaining – the Core of Union Work
On September 12, Inna Kudinska, a lawyer with Solidarity Center and Labor Initiatives, and George Sandul, Labor Initiatives legal director, held an online session on collective bargaining legislation and bargaining lifehacks for the elected leaders of the Public Servants Union in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Union Youth Camp “The Lake of Knowledge”
On 2-5 September, Solidarity Center and Labor Initiatives supported the union camp for 128 young activists of the Nuclear Power Plants Workers Union (Atomprofspilka). The camp was conducted in Varash, the satellite town of the Rivne nuclear power plant.
Union Communication in the Challenging Time
On August 28, Labor Initiatives held a hybrid-format training for the FPU Youth Council on social media and effective union communication amid the war.
Law on Domestic Workers’ Employment Entered into Force
On August 24, 2024, the Law of Ukraine No.3680 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts Regarding Regulation of Employment of Domestic Workers” (draft law No.5695) entered into force.
“Reunion Trade Union” – Kyiv Regional Camp for Union Youth
On August 9-10, Solidarity Center and Labor Initiatives supported a two-day youth camp in the city of Irpin for 25 union leaders from the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) from the Kyiv region.
Expanding Knowledge of Collective Bargaining
On August 6, Inna Kudinska, a lawyer with Labor Initiatives and Solidarity Center, and George Sandul, Labor Initiatives legal director, took part as trainers in the regional meeting of the National Public Servants Union in Korosten (Zhytomyr region).
Addressing Environmental Rights
On July 25, George Sandul, Labor Initiatives legal director, co-chaired the regular meeting of the Social and Economic Expert Council under the Parliamentary Commissioner on Human Rights (Ombudsman of Ukraine). The meeting aimed to address issues of environmental security in Ukraine and the role of civil society in monitoring and securing human rights.
Atomprofspilka: Opening New Frontiers for Collective Bargaining
On 19-21 July, SC and LI supported a three-day training on collective bargaining and negotiation upskilling for the Nuclear and Energy Workers Union of Ukraine (Atomprofspilka) in Lviv. SC and LI invited well-known Ukrainian trainer Vasyl Komissaro
Whistleblowers` in Ukraine: Achievements and Challenges
On July 10, 2024, LI legal director George Sandul, Tristan Masat, SC Country Program Director for Ukraine participated in the 4th annual conference on whistleblowers` protection.
Law on Monitoring Anti-Bullying Regulations: First Reading
On June 19, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted in the first reading draft law №11044 about amending the martial law regulations over monitoring of anti-bullying labor provisions by the labor inspectorate.
