Viktor Pinsky: “Decent Labour Principles are Priority for CIS Trade Unions”
“Advancing the principles of decent work is a priority for CIS trade unions. A system must be established that ensures fair wages, safe working conditions, reliable social protections for all workers, and an improved standard of living,” Viktor Pinsky said.
They also discussed the socio-economic agenda within the CIS and the work of trade unions with social partners to raise wages and expand guarantees for various categories of workers.
Viktor Pinsky participated in the 38th meeting of the Advisory Council on Labour, Employment, and Social Protection of the Population of the CIS member states, held on October 30 in Uzbekistan. Ministers of Labour and Employment from CIS countries discussed a comprehensive program for creating a common labour market, implementing new forms of social services for older citizens, advancing digital transformation in the collection and processing of statistical data, and other key issues.
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President of Russia Vladimir Putin Presents the Order of Honour to Viktor Pinsky
Viktor Pinsky, a member of the Russian State Duma and General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU), has been awarded the Order of Honour. The award was presented by Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.
"My sincere congratulations! I am glad that your work has been duly recognised by the country's leadership," Vladimir Putin said as he presented the award to Viktor Pinsky.
The ceremony took place today in the St George's Hall of the Kremlin in Moscow.
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Kyrgyzstan marks Social Protection and Trade Union Workers' Day
On 19 October, Kyrgyzstan marks Social Protection and Trade Union Workers' Day.
The holiday has national status - a rare practice for professional dates dedicated to the trade union movement.
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Viktor Pinsky: Employers to be required to respond to trade unions within a month, facing disqualification for missing deadline
On 15 October, the State Duma unanimously adopted in its first reading a bill that would oblige employers to respond to trade union requests within one month at the latest. The bill received 418 votes. Among its authors is Viktor Pinsky, General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) and a State Duma deputy.