News from member organizations
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Belarusian Trade, Consumer Cooperation and Entrepreneurship Workers' Union Turns 95
The Trade, Consumer Cooperation and Entrepreneurship Workers' Union of the Republic of Belarus celebrated its 95th anniversary on July 31. Today, the union unites over 143,000 industry workers across the country, with 1,681 primary trade union organizations. The union reliably protects the rights of industry workers in the Republic and actively operates on the international stage as part of the International Confederation of Trade Unions of Workers in Trade, Catering, Consumer Cooperation, and Various Forms of Entrepreneurship.
News from member organizations
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The Confederation of Labour of Kazakhstan has proposed amending the Constitution of Kazakhstan to grant trade unions the right of legislative initiative
The Confederation of Labour of Kazakhstan (CLK) believes that the Constitution of Kazakhstan should be amended to include the right of legislative initiative for trade unions. This proposal for revising the country’s fundamental document was set out in a letter from CLK Secretary General Murat Mashkenov, sent on February 2nd to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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Supporting Mechanisms for Healthcare Workers at the International and National Levels Discussed in Uzbekistan
Anatoly Domnikov, President of the International Confederation of Trade Unions of Healthcare Workers (MKPRZ), and Olga Zhankevich, Secretary General of the MKPRZ, held a working meeting with Farkhodjon Khanapiyaev, Chairman of the Republican Council of the Trade Union of Healthcare Workers of Uzbekistan, and Bakhtiyor Makhmadaliev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan. The parties discussed the socio‑economic situation in the healthcare sector of Uzbekistan, reviewed the supporting mechanisms for medical workers, outlined the main issues on the agenda of the upcoming MKPRZ congress and formed a plan for bilateral cooperation between the trade unions of Russia and Uzbekistan.
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Belarus Drafted a Bill on New Guarantees for Workers
10-minute breaks in the heat and cold, the official registration of the remote working model, and documents on labor protection in an electronic form – such novelties are included in the draft law, which was developed by the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus (FPB). The bill was discussed on December 23 in Minsk at a meeting of the National Council on Labour and Social Issues, which comprises representatives of the Government, trade unions and employers’ associations.
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Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan supports amendments to the Labour Code
Deputies of the Milli Mejlis of Azerbaijan submitted to Parliament a bill on payment for work on weekends. At a meeting of the Committee on Labor and Social Policy, they received support from Sahib Mamedov, Chairman of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan.
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“No to Sanctions, Yes to Trade Union Consolidation and Social Partnership”. Statement of the Participants of the International Conference in Belarus
The participants of the conference “Modern Economic Challenges and their Impact on Labour Relations” (Minsk, December 11) called for consolidating trade union approaches, strengthening social partnership, and developing innovative ideas for ensuring labour rights and social guarantees.
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Decent wages, labour protection, digitalization: current tasks of trade unions discussed at the FNPR General Council
Current tasks of trade unions were discussed at a meeting of the General Council of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR) on November 26 in Moscow.
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The Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus (FTUB) has updated its mentorship regulations
The Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus (FTUB) has updated its mentorship regulations. The document recommends including in the system those who have returned to work after a long break, are mastering a related profession, or are newly recruited. New forms of support for mentors have been introduced: adding an entry about their status to their job description, which, according to the collective agreement, will guarantee incentive payments.
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Vladimir Putin and Sergei Chernogaev discussed platform-based employment, mentorship, and digitalization.
Platform-based employment, mentorship, and the digitalization of trade unions were among the topics discussed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sergei Chernogaev, Chairman of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FITUR), according to the FITUR website. The meeting between the head of state and the leader of the national trade union center took place on November 17 in the Kremlin.
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Trade Unions of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan Sign Cooperation Memorandum
A Memorandum of Cooperation between the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan (FTUK) and the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan (CTUA) was signed on November 3 in Baku.The document was signed by the Chairman of the FTUK, Myktybek Muratali, and the Chairman of the CTUA, Sahib Mammadov, according to a statement from the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan.
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The Monitoring Center of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus Processed Over 330 Worker Inquiries in October.
Since the beginning of October, 335 workers have contacted the Inter-industry Monitoring Center of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus. The Center's specialists are successfully resolving issues related to labor relations.
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Kyrgyzstan Celebrates 120 Years of the Trade Union Movement
A ceremonial event dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the trade union movement in Kyrgyzstan was held on October 24. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan (FTUK), Muratbek Dzhumadildaev uulu, labor veterans, representatives of FTUK's sectoral committees, youth organizations, and public figures.
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Belarusian Unions Step Up Fight Against Workplace Injuries
The main causes of workplace injuries were discussed at a meeting of the Presidium of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus. Occupational safety was a key topic of the session held on September 24th in Minsk.
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Social Partnership and International Cooperation Discussed at the 9th Congress of the International Union Federation of Housing and Communal Services, Local Industry, and Service Sector Workers
Delegates of the 9th Congress of the International Union Federation of Housing and Communal Services, Local Industry, and Service Sector Workers discussed the fight for fair wages, the role of trade unions in addressing labor shortages, and the development of social partnership. The Congress took place on September 23rd in Moscow, with representatives from trade unions in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan in attendance.
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Experience, Tradition, and Modern Approaches: Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Experience, tradition, and continuity across generations form a solid foundation for the future development of Russia’s trade unions. This was stated by a State Duma Deputy and General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions Viktor Pinsky at the ceremonial General Council meeting of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR).
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"Expand Our Ranks! Strengthen Our Human Resources!" Murat Mashkenov got Re-Elected as a Head of the Confederation of Labor of Kazakhstan
Murat Mashkenov has been re-elected as General Secretary of the Confederation of Labor of Kazakhstan (CLK). The decision was made by delegates at the 3rd Congress of the CLK, held on September 19th in Almaty. All 40 delegates voted unanimously in favor of Mashkenov’s candidacy.
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Federation of Mongolian Railway Workers’ Trade Unions Joins International Federation of Trade Unions of Transport Workers
The International Federation of Trade Unions of Transport Workers (ITF) has expanded its membership. The Federation of Mongolian Railway Workers’ Trade Unions (FMRT) has officially joined the ITF. The decision was made during the 71st session of the ITF Council, held on September 18, 2025, in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.
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Muradil Jumadildе uulu: Improving Working Conditions for Platform-Based Workers is a Key Priority for the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan
Muradil Jumadilde uulu, Chairperson of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan (FTUK), met with the head of the primary trade union organization “Kabylan”, representing taxi drivers, to discuss the daily challenges faced by workers in the platform-based economy.
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Russian Trade Unions Call for Reduction of Key Interest Rate
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR) has called for a more balanced financial policy in the country.Efforts to curb inflation, the organization warns, must not lead to a shutdown of industrial activity. The FNPR’s official position has been published on its website.
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Международная конфедерация профсоюзов работников здравоохранения выведет молодежный актив на «Маршрут добрых дел»
«Маршрут добрых дел» - молодёжную патриотическую акцию с таким названием проведёт Международная конфедерация профсоюзов работников здравоохранения (МКПРЗ). Акция приурочена к 80-летнему юбилею Победы в Великой Отечественной войне.
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VII конгресс Международной Федерации профсоюзов работников лесных отраслей - фоторепортаж
VII Конгресс Международной федерации профсоюзов работников лесных отраслей СНГ состоялся в Москве 20 марта. Делегаты обсудили достижения организации и вызовы, которые стоят перед ней. Кроме того, участники Конгресса выбрали руководителей организации и определились с планами на будущее.
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Российские профсоюзы проводят форум трудящихся женщин
В Москве состоялся Второй Всероссийский форум трудящихся женщин, организованный Федерацией независимых профсоюзов России (ФНПР), сообщает газета «Солидарность». На форум собрались 150 профактивисток из разных регионов страны. Участниц приветствовал председатель ФНПР Сергей Черногаев. На дискуссионной площадке «Роль документов социального партнерства в решении демографических задач государства» перед аудиторией выступила заместитель министра труда и социальной защиты РФ Ольга Баталина.
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Премьер-министр и профсоюзный лидер Кыргызстана обсудили повышение минимальной зарплаты
Рабочую встречу провели в Бишкеке председатель Кабинета министров Кыргызской Республики - руководитель Администрации президента Адылбек Касымалиев и председатель Федерации профессиональных союзов Кыргызстана (ФПСК) Мурадил Джумадилде уулу. Об этом пишет официальный сайт ФПСК.
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Профсоюзы Узбекистана открыли Шахматную школу
Торжественное открытие Шахматной школы при Федерации профсоюзов Узбекистана прошло в Академии труда и социальных отношений, сообщает официальный сайт национального профцентра.
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Профсоюзы Беларуси премируют победителей конкурса в области труда
Почти полсотни номинантов в этом году претендуют на премии Федерации профсоюзов Беларуси (ФПБ) в области труда, сообщает портал ФПБ 1prof.by.
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Председатель ФНПР призвал к комплексному решению демографических вопросов в России
О решении проблемы повышения рождаемости в стране, в том числе мерах поддержки молодым семьям и программах льготной семейной ипотеки говорилось на заседании Совета при Президенте России по демографической и семейной политике.
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Профсоюзы Кыргызстана познакомили школьников с трудовыми правами несовершеннолетних
Семинар для школьников старших классов, посвященный трудовым правам несовершеннолетних, провела 11 марта Федерация профсоюзов Кыргызстана совместно с секретариатом Уполномоченного по правам ребенка Кыргызской Республики. Об этом рассказывает сайт Федерации профсоюзов Кыргызстана (ФПСК).
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Федерация профсоюзов Кыргызстана высоко оценила результаты проекта «Социальный контракт»
Федерация профессиональных союзов Кыргызстана (ФПСК) отметила успешные итоги реализации государственного проекта «Социальный контракт», направленного на поддержку малоимущих семей и создание новых рабочих мест. По данным организации, проект стал серьезным инструментом в борьбе с бедностью и безработицей, а также способствовал росту экономической самостоятельности граждан.
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В России три четверти профсоюзного актива составляют женщины
Перед международным женским днем 8 Марта в разных профсоюзных структурах России прошли мероприятия, посвященные правам и интересам женщин.
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Азербайджанские профсоюзы развивают связи с социальными партнерами
«Волонтеры AHIK», туристско-информационный центр «Курорт», программа лояльности «AHIK Plus», а также проект «Послы достойного труда» - об этих и других проектах профсоюзы Азербайджана рассказали социальным партнерам – представителям власти и бизнеса. -
В Кыргызстане старшеклассникам расскажут о трудовых правах
С 10 по 12 марта 2025 года в Баткене, Оше и Джалал-Абаде пройдут тренинги по трудовым правам для старшеклассников. Мероприятие организуют Секретариат Уполномоченного по правам ребенка и Федерация профессиональных союзов Кыргызстана (ФПСК).
GCTU News
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Belarusian Trade, Consumer Cooperation and Entrepreneurship Workers' Union Turns 95
The Trade, Consumer Cooperation and Entrepreneurship Workers' Union of the Republic of Belarus celebrated its 95th anniversary on July 31. Today, the union unites over 143,000 industry workers across the country, with 1,681 primary trade union organizations. The union reliably protects the rights of industry workers in the Republic and actively operates on the international stage as part of the International Confederation of Trade Unions of Workers in Trade, Catering, Consumer Cooperation, and Various Forms of Entrepreneurship.
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GCTU Proposes Discussing Harmonization of National Social Partnership Systems at a Special Meeting of the Advisory Labour Council
The General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) proposed adding a special section to the 2028 CIS Year of Social Development and Quality of Life preparation plan, dedicated to events aimed at improving social partnership.
The proposals for the draft plan of the Year of Social Development and Quality of Life were discussed during the first meeting of the Working Group of the Advisory Council on Labour, Employment, and Social Protection of the Population of the CIS Member States. The meeting took place today at the CIS Executive Committee in Minsk via video conference.
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Viktor Pinsky: "The meeting of the General Confederation of Trade Unions Council in Dushanbe is a landmark event for the entire trade union movement of the Commonwealth of Independent States"
Dushanbe, Tajikistan, July 1, 2026 – Viktor Pinsky, Chairman of the Commission of the Russian State Duma on Regulations and Organisation of State Duma Activities and General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU), called the meeting of the GCTU Council, held on July 1 in Dushanbe, a landmark event for the trade unions of the Commonwealth of Independent States.