Domestic Workers: Strengthening Capacity via Vital Knowledge
On July 11, the Union of Home Staff (UHS), supported by LI, held a one-day training session in a series that combines union development with a skill-focused topic for childcare workers, in this case on the impact of technology and digital environments on children. As frontline educators, private childcare providers manage children’s daily routines while […]
Effective communication and union representation
On 10 July, LI supported intensive training on persuasive communication and organizing skills for 29 activists of the Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union of Ukraine (MTWTU). The MTWTU, which unites both seafarers, cadets and workers employed in ports and other maritime and inland waterway transport infrastructure, is one of the few Ukrainian trade unions that has continued to grow […]
Labor Rights for Veterans and Comminity Values:
From 2 to 5 July we supported a three-day training program in Vinnytsia, bringing together 25 war veterans who work as career consultants within UNIT 6.0, an initiative by the Reskilling Ukraine project, supported by the Swedish non-profit Beredskapslyftet. Unit 6.0 aimed to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life by providing opportunities to acquire new professional […]
Nova Poshta Union Pioneers Digital E-Admission via “Diia”
In June, the Trade Union of the Nova Poshta Group took a major leap forward by launching E-admission, a unique digital service that allows workers to join the union in just a few clicks. Operating via a chatbot platform, this tool completely eliminates the need for paper applications and long processing times. With this launch, […]
Empowerement for Ukrainian Unionists
Under the Trade Union Lifeline (TUL) initiative, LI continues to facilitate workshops with international unionists. On June 29, 2026, another event in this series brought together over 35 young Ukrainian activists and international trade union leaders to exchange experiences and discuss strengthening internal union democracy. This time, LI and TUL welcomed Leelou Lewis and Yousra El Mourabit, […]
Psychosocial Support at the Workplace: International Exchange
From June 29 to July 1, 33 shop stewards, union federation leaders, and rank-and-file unionists representing diverse sectors within the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) gathered in Uzhgorod. They participated in an intensive training program titled “Building Healthy Workplaces in Ukraine: Social Dialogue, Tripartite Cooperation, and Norwegian Experience.” The ongoing full-scale invasion, constant […]
Young Unionists Build Power Through Knowledge
On June 18–19, 2026, as part of the Know-Your-Rights series, the “Youth Know Your Rights” seminar took place in Kremenchuk (Poltava region) under the Trade Union Lifeline Initiative (TUL). The seminar brought together 25 young members of the State Employees Union of Ukraine. The agenda primarily highlighted trade unions’ role as key defenders of workers’ rights […]
Expanding Knowledge for Unions in Multinationals
From June 5–7, we supported a three-day training workshop in Ternopil for about 30 representatives of local union chapters of two “Leoni”* wiring plants affiliated with the KVPU. Over the course of the three days, union activists engaged in sessions focused on strategic planning and building a long-term vision for local union chapters; social dialogue and […]
Trade Union Lifeline for Strong and Resilient Trade Unions: Odesa
On June 5, 2026, LI and the Trade Union Lifeline (TUL) initiative held another cross-sectoral, cross-union educational event, this time in the city of Odesa, as a continuation of a series of events in war-affected regions of Ukraine aimed at reaching and supporting as many union members as possible. Around 50 members of different unions […]
Nova Poshta Trade Union Embraces New Digital Developments
On June 3, the Trade Union of the Nova Poshta Group, with our support, launched its chatbot on the Viber messaging platform. As Viber remains one of the most widely used communication channels among Nova Poshta workers and union members, the new launch significantly expands the accessibility of union services and support. Prior to its […]