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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Margarita Usova presents GCTU initiatives at the “Trade Unions. 21st Century” forum
On October 8, Sochi is hosting the 8th All-Russian Intelligence Forum “Trade Unions. 21st Century. An Era of Change.” For the third year running, the General Confederation of Trade Unions is the forum's general partner.
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GCTU takes part in EEC Advisory Committee meeting on social security for workers
On October 8, Moscow hosted the ninth meeting of the Advisory Committee on Social Security, Pension Rights, Medical Care, and Professional Activities of Workers of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, held at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).