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GCTU Launches International Educational Program “Regulation of Labor Relations Based on Social Dialogue Principles”
GCTU Launches International Educational Program “Regulation of Labor Relations Based on Social Dialogue Principles”
The program is designed for specialists and trade union activists involved in collective bargaining at all levels of social partnership. It consists of four modules and will include about two hundred participants from six countries.
The first module—a lecture session—will be held on March 3, 2026. Leading experts from the General Confederation of Trade Unions, educational organizations of four national trade union centers (Belarus, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, and Uzbekistan), and Lomonosov Moscow State University will deliver lectures.
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Wages Come First: General Confederation of Trade Unions Pushes for Stronger Worker Protections in Cross-Border Bankruptcy
In case of a company’s bankruptcy within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), employees should be given priority in receiving earned wages, according to the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU). This applies to both foreign workers and employees of transnational companies. The GCTU proposes clarifying the procedure for foreign workers to access wage recovery in the CIS model law On Cross-Border Insolvency (Bankruptcy), which is being drafted by a working group of the Interparliamentary Assembly of CIS Member States. The international trade union association aims to secure privileged rights for workers to receive payments, based on the civil codes of CIS countries and ILO Convention No. 95.
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Digitalization Trend: Innovations in Labor Legislation Across CIS Countries Analyzed by the General Confederation of Trade Unions
A trend toward digitalization in labor legislation has taken shape across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), according to a study On Certain Changes in Labor Legislation in CIS Countries in 2025 by the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU). The study materials are available on the website of the international trade union association.
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Viktor Pinsky: “Main Trade Union Principles – Solidarity and Unity – Help Look Confidently into the Future”
Viktor Pinsky, Secretary General of the GCTU, congratulated the heads of GCTU’s affiliated organizations, trade union activists and trade union members on New Year 2026.
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New Minimum Wage Campaign: Current Tasks of the General Confederation of Trade Unions Discussed at Meetings of the Executive Committee and Council of the GCTU
Meetings of the Executive Committee and the Council of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) were held in Moscow on December 8. Trade union leaders from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan discussed current socio-economic issues, achievements and new areas of work of the GCTU.
One of the main issues considered at the meeting of the Executive Committee was the results of the GCTU’s solidarity campaign “Minimum Wage – to Minimum Subsistence Level”. Currently, in many CIS countries, the minimum wage is significantly higher than the subsistence minimum. In Uzbekistan, the minimum wage is almost twice as high as the subsistence minimum; in Russia, the minimum wage will be more than 30% higher than the subsistence minimum starting from January 1, 2026. Members of the Executive Committee of the GCTU are confident that the tendency of increasing wages in CIS countries should continue. In this regard, one need to set a higher minimum wage standard.
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Kairat Toroev was appointed the Head of the Youth Council of the General Confederation of Trade Unions
Kairat Toroev became the Head of the Youth Council of the General Confederation of Trade Unions. The decision was unanimously adopted by the participants of the meeting of the GCTU Youth Council on December 7 in Moscow. The event was attended by 13 council members from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Russia and Kyrgyzstan.
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Chairman of GCTU and President of Soyuzmetall Trade Union Center discussed the promotion of decent work principles in CIS
On December 2 in Moscow, Viktor Pinsky, Secretary General of the General Confederation of Trade Unions, Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, and Asylbek Nuralin, President of the International Association of Trade Unions – Soyuzmetall Trade Union Center, Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, discussed socio-economic development in the CIS countries and strengthening of trade union cooperation. The meeting was attended by Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, member of the Committee on Legislation and Judicial Reform Nikolay Arsyutin.
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Experts from the General Confederation of Trade Unions from CIS countries discussed trade union priorities in the field of occupational safety and health
A round table titled "Modern Methods of Occupational Safety and Health - Priority Tasks for Trade Unions" was held on November 18 by experts from the General Confederation of Trade Unions. This event was the third module of the GCTU's educational program "Promising Areas for the Activity and Development of Trade Union Technical Labor Inspectorates." Participants shared their experiences working in technical labor inspectorates and answered questions from GCTU experts.
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Viktor 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.
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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.
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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.
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Technology Must Serve People: GCTU Statement for World Day for Decent Work
Workers' rights must evolve alongside technology. This is the key message of the statement released by the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) «For the World Day for Decent Work! » on October 7.
"Digitalization and artificial intelligence are transforming the world of work. We demand that employers and governments guarantee that technological advancement is matched by social progress. We insist on closing the legal loopholes that leave entire categories of workers unprotected – such as dependent contractors, platform workers, and the self-employed," the document states.
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"Youth of the CIS – For Higher Wages!": GCTU Youth Council Sets Slogan for World Day for Decent Work
"Youth of the CIS – For Higher Wages!" has been selected as the official slogan by the Youth Council of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) for its participation in the World Day for Decent Work on October 7, 2025. The decision was approved at a regular meeting of the Youth Council held on September 30. For the Day of Action, the GCTU Youth Council participants plan to launch a media campaign across social networks. Materials featuring the slogan and photographs of campaign participants will be published on the pages of trade union leaders and within trade union communities.
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GCTU General Secretary Attends CIS Heads of State Council Meeting
On September 29, Minsk hosted a regular meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council, with a primary focus on expanding trade, economic, scientific and technological cooperation among the Commonwealth nations. The meeting’s agenda featured 15 items.
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New Occupational Health and Safety Technologies and Risk Management: GCTU Launches Major Educational Project
The first module of the General Confederation of Trade Union’s (GCTU) new educational programme, “Promising Directions for the Development of Trade Union Technical Labour Inspection,” focused on new technologies for ensuring safe working conditions and the implementation of an occupational risk management system in CIS nations.
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Joint Statement in Defense of Historical Truth about the Great Victory Adopted by the Secretaries-General of the CSTO, CIS, and SCO
An objective reflection of the historical truth about the war is an essential condition for preventing the recurrence of such tragedies and for strengthening international peace. This was affirmed in a joint statement adopted by the Secretaries-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
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GCTU Developing Policy Recommendations on Social Protection for Older Workers
The General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) is developing a set of recommendations aimed at promoting active working longevity and providing additional social protection for older workers. These goals are outlined in the draft document “Key Directions of Social Policy Concerning Older Workers.”
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General Confederation of Trade Unions Calls for the Protection of Platform Workers’ Rights
Margarita Usova, Deputy General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU), called for enhanced social protection for platform workers during the plenary session “Single Labour Market: Challenges and Prospects” at the Eurasian Economic Forum held in Minsk.
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Органы отраслевого сотрудничества СНГ за 2024 год рассмотрели более 900 вопросов
Более 900 вопросов по различным направлениям сотрудничества рассмотрено органами отраслевого сотрудничества СНГ по различным направлениям работы Содружества независимых государств в 2024 году. Такие данные 26 марта представили участникам совместного заседания Совета постоянных полномочных представителей государств – участников Содружества при уставных и других органах СНГ и Комиссии по экономическим вопросам при Экономическом совете Содружества. В заседании принял участие Генеральный секретарь СНГ Сергей Лебедев, высшее руководство в лице Генерального секретаря СНГ Сергея Лебедева и его заместителей, полномочные представители Армении, Беларуси, Казахстана, Кыргызстана, России, Таджикистана, Туркменистана и Узбекистана, представители межгосударственных, межправительственных органов, министерств, ведомств. От Всеобщей конфедерации профсоюзов на заседании присутствовала руководитель департамента ВКП по вопросам защиты социально-экономических интересов трудящихся Александра Баленко.
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В модельном законе СНГ «О платформенной занятости» уточнили права работников на достойную зарплату и соцгарантии
Модельный налоговый кодекс для стран Содружества независимых государств актуализировали согласно современным реалиям. Соответствующее решение принято 6 марта на заседании постоянной комиссии Межпарламентской Ассамблеи СНГ по экономике и финансам. Комиссия одобрила проекты глав «Налог на имущество», «Земельный налог» и «Транспортный налог» специальной части модельного Налогового кодекса для государств СНГ. Разработчиками были учтены национальные особенности государств Содружества в сфере налогообложения. Правовое сближение налоговых систем и механизмов их реализации позволит создать благоприятные условия для бизнеса и развития общего внутреннего рынка. Одобренные главы модельного Налогового кодекса будут представлены на пленарное заседание МПА СНГ.
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Видеопоздравление с Международным женским днём – 2025
У станков и в больницах, на полях и в школах, в государственных учреждения и в транспорте, в ресторанах, на сценах, в энергетике… Женский труд ценен в любой сфере!
С Международным женским днём! С 8 марта!
Женщинам – достойную зарплату и прекрасные условия труда!
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20 февраля - Всемирный день социальной справедливости
20 февраля мировое сообщество отмечает Всемирный день социальной справедливости. Этот праздник был учрежден Генеральной Ассамблеей ООН в 2007 году и отмечается каждый год 20 февраля, начиная с 2009 года.
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МОТ определила тему Всемирного дня охраны труда-2025
Всемирный день охраны труда в 2025 году будет посвящен влиянию цифровизации и искусственного интеллекта (ИИ) на безопасность и здоровье работников, сообщается на официальном сайте Международной организации труда (МОТ).
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Консультативный совет СНГ согласовал план мероприятий в области нормирования труда
Руководитель департамента Всеобщей конфедерации профсоюзов по вопросам защиты социально-экономических интересов трудящихся Александра Баленко приняла участие в заседании рабочей группы Консультативного Совета по труду, занятости и социальной защите населения государств – участников СНГ. Заседание состоялось 6 февраля в штаб-квартире СНГ.
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В ВКП обсудили общие подходы к госполитике в отношении граждан старшего поколения
Активное долголетие должно стать главной целью госполитики в отношении граждан старшего поколения, считают во Всеобщей конфедерации профсоюзов (ВКП). В офисе ВКП в Москве состоялось заседание рабочей группы по подготовке рекомендаций к основным направлениям государственной политики в отношении граждан старшего поколения в государствах – участниках СНГ. В заседании приняли участие представители членских организаций ВКП - национальных профсоюзных центров и международных организаций профсоюзов из Беларуси, Казахстана, Кыргызстана, России и Узбекистана.
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Виктор Пинский встретился с руководителями профсоюзных организаций Приморья
Депутат Государственной думы РФ, генеральный секретарь Всеобщей конфедерации профсоюзов Виктор Пинский отчитался о своей работе в парламенте России и Союзного государства, рассказал о новостях в международном профсоюзном движении и партийных проектах «Единой России».
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В Беларуси подписано Генеральное соглашение между профсоюзами, правительством и работодателями
31 января в Минске проходит X съезд Федерации профсоюзов Беларуси (ФПБ). Перед открытием съезда прошла церемония подписания Генерального соглашения на 2025-2027 годы - документа, который на три года определяет договоренности между правительством, республиканскими объединениями профсоюзов и работодателями по вопросам социально-трудовой сферы. Генеральное соглашение послужит основой для заключения региональных и отраслевых соглашений, а также коллективных договоров на предприятиях и в организациях страны.
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В ВКП проанализировали структуру затрат на рабочую силу в странах СНГ
Основную часть в структуре затрат на рабочую силу в разных странах Содружества составлят фонд оплаты труда.
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Федерация профсоюзов Узбекистана отметила призера премии «Самый лучший социальный партнер»
Профсоюзная организация ООО UAT заняла третье место в конкурсах «Самая образцовая первичная организация» в 2023 году и второе место в конкурсе «Самый лучший социальный партнер» в 2024 году, организованных Федерацией профсоюзов Узбекистана, сообщает официальный сайт организации.
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МОП трансдорхоз и Межправительственный совет дорожников обсудили вопрос улучшения сотрудничества с международными организациями
Международное объединение профсоюзов работников транспорта и дорожного хозяйства (МОП трансдорхоз - членская организация ВКП) и Межправительственный совет дорожников (МСД) провели совместное совещание с представителями международных организаций и ассоциированных членов Совета, где, в том числе, рассмотрели вопрос улучшения сотрудничества с международными организациями.
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Федерация профессиональных союзов Кыргызстана подвела итоги 2024 года
Председатель Федерации профессиональных союзов Кыргызстана (ФПСК) Мурадил Джумадилде уулу на пресс-завтраке, состоявшемся 20 декабря, рассказал о работе федерации в 2024 году и поделился планами на 2025 год.
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Viktor Pinsky: GCTU Should Play a Leading Role in Organizing Trade Union Education in the CIS
Viktor Pinsky, Secretary General of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU), believes that the GCTU should take a leading role in developing a system for training, retraining, and upgrading the skills of personnel, exchanging experiences, and educating leaders and trade union activists across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
"We already have successful experience in organizing trade union education. This year over 400 people from six countries participated in the GCTU’s first two educational programs. The idea to launch such programs came directly from the requests of our member organizations. Internships are another in-demand format, especially among young people. They provide an opportunity to personally visit international organizations and see their work from the inside," said Viktor Pinsky.
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For trade unions, March 8 is not just a day of spring and renewal.
For trade unions, March 8 is not just a day of spring and renewal.
For trade unions, March 8 is not merely a day of spring and renewal. Above all, it is an opportunity to once again reflect on the role of women in the world of work and in global development as a whole. Today, women perform 55% of the world’s total labor. They work longer hours than men—by 6 to 13 hours per week—and still earn less: on average, women’s wages amount to 66–84% of men’s wages, depending on the country. There is objective evidence that the more a country values women’s labor and the smaller the gender pay gap, the more developed its economy. A special issue is the “invisibility” of women’s domestic and, as experts call it, reproductive labor. This is why trade unions should continue to fight for justice for working women.
I congratulate all women of the CIS, my colleagues in the parliamentary corps, and women in trade unions on International Women’s Day. I wish you justice, decent work, success, and prosperity!
Viktor Pinsky
General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions, Member of the State Duma
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General Confederation of Trade Unions Proposes Securing Trade Union Rights in Enterprise Bankruptcy
General Confederation of Trade Unions Proposes Securing Trade Union Rights in Enterprise Bankruptcy
The General Confederation of Trade Unions’ (GCTU) proposals are reflected in the draft CIS model law “On Cross-Border Insolvency and Bankruptcy.”
Trade unions must have the right to represent and protect workers’ interests in the bankruptcy of international companies, according to Viktor Pinsky, Member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation and General Secretary of the GCTU.