Development of a Common Labour Market in CIS Countries Called for by the General Confederation of Trade Unions
The formation of a common labour market in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is a strategic task for social partners: governments, trade unions, and businesses, believes Viktor Pinsky, 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.
According to Pinsky, a common labour market implies unified rules and conditions for workers and employers fr om different countries, regulation of labour migration based on economic needs, fair and transparent interaction between labour relations participants, and common rules for the movement of workers between CIS states. The draft Comprehensive Program for the Creation of a Common Labour Market was approved at the 38th meeting of the CIS Advisory Council on Labor, Employment, and Social Protection of the Population, which took place in Tashkent in October.
"The introduction of information technologies and electronic services into migration processes is being documented in CIS countries. These tools improve and simplify migrant registration procedures, aid in the fight against corruption, and enhance security. All countries are interested in ensuring migration is legal. This includes countries whose citizens leave to work in other states," stated Viktor Pinsky.
As a successful example of training personnel for work abroad, Margarita Usova, Deputy General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions, cited the Center for Professional Skills in Tashkent, which was visited by participants of the 38th Advisory Council meeting in October.
"This is a good practice where workers are trained both in professional competencies and provided with necessary knowledge about the legislation, traditions, and cultural specifics of the countries they are going to. We were all raised in a common cultural space, but there are nuances one needs to know and consider. Such a comprehensive approach facilitates successful adaptation and protection of rights," believes Margarita Usova.
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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.