News on the topic: trade unions

19.11.2012 ILO may call to sanctions against Lukashenka

The International Labour Organization (ILO) may respond to the crackdown on Belarusian trade unions.

06.11.2012 Official propaganda stirs up hostility to independent trade unions

The administration of the Babruisk Tractor Parts Plant (BTPP) accused the leader of the enterprise’s Free trade union of a desire to deprive people of their right to work.

Mahiliou trade union activist fails to protect honor and dignity in court

22.10.2012 Mahiliou trade union activist fails to protect honor and dignity in court

Judge Halina Kuzhaleva of Mahiliou Leninski District Court dismissed a lawsuit on Friday brought by Aliaksei Paulouski, activist of the independent trade union of the radio and electronic Industry, who accused member of the House of Representatives and Prosecutor of Mahiliou region Eduard Siankevich of disseminating information that could discredit the activist’s honor and reputation.

Mahiliou trade union activist faces labor discrimination

17.10.2012 Mahiliou trade union activist faces labor discrimination

Aliaksei Paulouski, activist of the independent trade union of the radio electronic industry, has been denied employment at a local homebuilding company. According to the activist, this is another example of labor discrimination.

Babruisk: trade union activist not admitted to tractor plant again

09.10.2012 Babruisk: trade union activist not admitted to tractor plant again

As said by the leader of the Free Trade Union of Belarus at the Tractor Details Plant Mikhail Kavalkou, his entrance permit has been blocked since 8 October again. Bear in mind that earlier he had faced such a problem in spring and solved as a result of court proceedings.

Babruisk trade union activist summoned to KGB

30.08.2012 Babruisk trade union activist summoned to KGB

Halina Smirnova, Babruisk leader of the Radio-Electronic Industry independent trade union, has been summoned to local KGB department. The reasons for the expected interrogation are yet unknown.

Brest Regional Court upholds dismissal of trade union leader

30.07.2012 Brest Regional Court upholds dismissal of trade union leader

Brest Regional Court has ruled to uphold an earlier decision by Luninets District Court on a complaint lodged by Mikalai Karyshau, leader of the independent trade union at the Granite state-owned enterprise, following his dismissal in March 2012.

Luninets court upholds dismissal of local trade union activist

19.07.2012 Luninets court upholds dismissal of local trade union activist

Judge Vasil Belski of Luninets District Court has dismissed a complaint lodged by Mikalai Karyshau, leader of the independent trade union at the Granite enterprise, after he was illegally fired.

Human rights defender expelled from hearings on case of fired “Granite” activist

04.07.2012 Human rights defender expelled from hearings on case of fired “Granite” activist

A new trial has started in Luninets in connection with the attempt of the trade union activist Mikalai Karyshau to get rehabilitated at work.

Barysau district: detention of members of Trade Union of Radio-electronic Industry

02.07.2012 Barysau district: detention of members of Trade Union of Radio-electronic Industry

Eight members of the Trade Union of Radio-Electronic Industry (TUREI) were detained by police at the tourist camp in the village of Bryli in the Barysau district. Seven of them were released in three hours, having received charges under Article 17.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences. The head of the Mahiliou regional TUREI department Aliaksei Yauhenau was left at the police station.

Another trade union activist fired

22.06.2012 Another trade union activist fired

The administration of the Mikashevichy-based Granite enterprise has reportedly dismissed Vital Pasheka, member of local independent trade union.

“Granite” administration continues ignoring independent trade union

14.06.2012 “Granite” administration continues ignoring independent trade union

According to the website Media-Palesse, the accountant’s office of the “Granite” plant doesn’t exact member fees from wages of the workers who are members of the trade union.

Court supports dismissal of deputy head of independent trade union at “Granite” enterprise

14.06.2012 Court supports dismissal of deputy head of independent trade union at “Granite” enterprise

The deputy head of the independent trade union organization Mikalai Karyshau didn’t manage to defend his right to work at the Luninets District Court.

Administration of Brest State University continues pressurizing independent trade union

08.06.2012 Administration of Brest State University continues pressurizing independent trade union

The head of the Brest regional organization of the Free Trade Union of Belarus Valiantsin Lazarenkau received a letter from the university’s rector Mechyslau Chasnouski, in which the official demands to be provided with the list of all FTUB members working in the educational establishment.

“Granite” administration ignores independent trade union

06.06.2012 “Granite” administration ignores independent trade union

The administration of the Mikashevichy enterprise “Granite” refused to provide office room for the independent trade union, though its members addressed a member of the lower chamber of the Parliament Larysa Vershalovich with a request for assistance in solving this issue.

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