Reunion Trade Union 2026: 1.0
On February 27-28, Trade Union Lifeline (TUL) and Labor Initiatives co-hosted a two-day youth camp in Kyiv for 52 young union leaders from Kyiv and Kyiv region. This event was the first part of a two-event series with continuation planned for later this year. Since 2021, “Reunion Trade Union” has been held as a youth summer camp focused on […]
Four Years of War: International Solidarity Event
On February 26, 2026, marking four years since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s two largest trade union confederations – the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) and the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU) – with the support of Labor Initiatives, jointly organized an international solidarity event dedicated to this […]
First Nationwide Research on Platform Work in Ukraine
Labor Initiatives, in cooperation with the sociological company Research.UA,conducted the first comprehensive nationwide study on platform work in Ukraine. This research represents an important step toward understanding the scale, structure, and working conditions associated with the rapidly growing gig economy trends. The study applies a mixed-methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative phase included a survey of […]
Psychosocial Risks and Mental Health at Work
On February 18, 2026, the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) organized a one-day roundtable in Kyiv to discuss mental health as a key element of decent work, particularly during the war in Ukraine. This initial roundtable sparked a series of discussions on mental health, including roundtables and seminars across Ukraine’s regions, as part of the […]
Domestic Workers: Strengthening Capacity via Vital Knowledge
On February 7, 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 specific needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Childcare workers should be aware of behavioral challenges and respond […]
LI Lawyers Publish In-Depth Analysis of the Draft Labor Code
Labor Initiatives (LI) lawyers have prepared and published a comprehensive legal analysis of the new draft Labor Code №14386, recently submitted to the Parliament of Ukraine. The document examines the structure of the draft, its alignment with EU and international labour standards, and the potential impact of the proposed changes on workers, trade unions, and […]
Labour Initiatives publishes analysis of the draft law “On Fair Wage System in Ukraine”
Labour Initiatives has published a legal analysis of the draft law “On Fair Wage System in Ukraine” (No. 14387), submitted to the Ukrainian Parliament on January 19, 2026. The document prepared by LI lawyers reviews the proposed changes to wage regulation and assesses their potential impact on labour rights and social dialogue in Ukraine. According to […]
Numbers Behind Restored Rights: Labor Initiatives Legal Clinic Results in 2025
The Labor Initiatives legal clinic is the first national pro bono labor law clinic in Ukraine and the only organization of this kind in the country. Our lawyers provide free legal assistance to workers whose labor rights have been violated, support trade union initiatives, and help combat unfair labor practices in various sectors of the […]
War in Ukraine: workers’ rights and building international union solidarity
On January 21, the team of Labour Initiatives, as an implementer of the LO-supported project “Trade Unions Fighting Inequality and Reconstructing Peace and Democracy in Ukraine,” presented its work during an event in Oslo. During the meeting, the organisation shared its experience of how Russia’s full-scale invasion affects workers’ lives in Ukraine and the protection […]
Domestic Workers: Expanding Cooperation and Gaining Vital Knowledge
In December, the Union of Home Staff (UHS) held a series of events and meetings to increase the Union’s capacity and promote the UHS as a strategic partner for employment agencies. On December 12, UHS held a strategic cooperation meeting with private employment agencies to foster beneficial social dialogue in this predominantly informal or semi-formal sector. LI, a long-standing partner of […]