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.
"Every inquiry is a specific story of a worker who needs prompt assistance and support. And the Center's work is aimed precisely at that - at providing the fastest possible response to people's questions. Usually, a consultation is sufficient. In such cases, the applicant receives an answer immediately. And even in situations requiring a visit to the organization, a detailed review of the documentation related to the inquiry, or negotiations with the employer, the employee receives a response within just a few days," noted the press service of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus.
The Inter-industry Monitoring Center of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus operates seven days a week. It can be reached at the single hotline number: 8-801-100-1111.
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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.