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  • Development of a Common Labor Market in CIS Countries Called for by the General Confederation of Trade Unions

    The formation of a common labor market in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is a strategic task for social partners: governments, trade unions, and businesses, believes Victor Pinsky, a Deputy of the State Duma and General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions. He stated this in an interview with the Sputnik Uzbekistan press center on November 10.

    Development of a Common Labor Market in CIS Countries Called for by the General Confederation of Trade Unions

  • Viktor Pinsky: “Ensuring Decent Labour Conditions and Dignified Life for Older Workers is a CIS Priority”

    Viktor Pinsky, Russian State Duma member and Secretary-General of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU), stated that active longevity and quality of life for older workers are among the key priorities for the CIS countries. The statement was made following 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 Tashkent. Viktor Pinsky noted that demographic changes require CIS countries to focus their efforts on ensuring decent working conditions and a comfortable life for older citizens.

  • Data from Russian trade unions has been included in official occupational safety and health analytics for the first time.

    The federal analytical report on occupational safety has, for the first time, utilized data from the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR). The Federal State Budgetary Institution "All-Russian Research Institute of Labour" of the Russian Ministry of Labour has published the analytical review "Occupational Safety in Figures" for 2024.

GCTU news

  • Victor Pinsky: "Growth in Trade Union Membership in Uzbekistan is the Best Indicator of the National Trade Union Center's Effectiveness"

    The best indicator of the effectiveness of the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan (FTUU) is the growth of trade union membership in the country. This was stated in an interview by Victor Pinsky, General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions and a Deputy of the Russian State Duma. The address took place in Tashkent at the Sputnik Uzbekistan press center on November 10 and was dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the trade union movement in the Republic.

    Victor Pinsky: "Growth in Trade Union Membership in Uzbekistan is the Best Indicator of the National Trade Union Center's Effectiveness"

  • Viktor Pinsky: “Decent Labour Principles are Priority for CIS Trade Unions”

    The promotion of decent work principles in the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was discussed by Viktor Pinsky, Russian State Duma member and General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) Secretary-General and Kudratulla Rafikov, Senator of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan. The meeting took place on October 30 in Tashkent.

  • Viktor Pinsky on Occupational Safety and Health: “A Priority of National Importance”

    Viktor Pinsky, Russian State Duma member and Secretary-General of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) emphasized that Occupational safety and health must remain high on the agenda for social partners in every country. This is a principle upheld by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and national trade union centres across the globe. The statement was made during a meeting of the GCTU Commission on Occupational Safety, Environment, Health, and Social Protection of Workers. The session was held on October 29 and brought together representatives from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as members of international trade union organizations.

News from member organizations

  • 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.

    Trade Unions of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan Sign Cooperation Memorandum

  • 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.

  • 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.

CIS and EAEU labor market news