Serhii Byzov
The FPU and the Veterans Council discussed opportunities to involve sanatorium and resort infrastructure in the rehabilitation of veterans, the protection of their labor rights, support for families, and the development of veterans’ centers in the regions.
The head of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine, Serhii Byzov, spoke about how trade unions help military personnel and their families, facilitate the professional adaptation of veterans, and cooperate with employers to create proper working conditions.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted Draft Law No. 10147, but trade unions warned of risks to early retirement pensions and labor guarantees. They are asking the president to veto it.
MP Anatolii Ostapenko noted that, to help veterans return to work, it is necessary to help them adapt their skills to civilian professions and create appropriate working conditions.
Ukrainian businesses are gradually developing practices for employing and adapting veterans — from preparing teams and retraining to creating specialized positions.
Despite years of work on the draft law and more than a thousand amendments considered, the key proposals of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine were not taken into account by parliament.
The FPU and “Ukrprofozdorovnytsia” discussed using the potential of trade union sanatoriums to provide health rehabilitation for veterans.
Even after the law enters into force, trade unions will be able to promote amendments to it and use legal mechanisms to protect workers.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine calls for a veto of the occupational safety law. Lawyers explained how the document is reconsidered and how trade unions can seek to have their comments taken into account.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine believes that the law was adopted without proper consultation with the social partners and proposes that it be revised.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine warns of a possible narrowing of workers’ social guarantees. Member of Parliament Andrii Klochko acknowledged that these reservations were justified and stated that it was necessary to assess the consequences of the new law.
FPU Chairman Serhii Byzov pointed to the risks posed by the new law to occupational safety, compensation for injured workers, and social guarantees for employees in hazardous industries.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
Serhiy Byzov called for the relocation of the ILO office from Moscow to Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan. He emphasized the protection of the rights of Ukrainian workers during the war.
The National Qualifications System is being developed in Ukraine. Trade unions must play a fundamental role in defining the standards that affect the working conditions of millions of people.
FPU Chairman Serhii Byzov discussed in Geneva the support for trade unions during the war, achievements, and further steps for the development of the trade union movement in Ukraine.
The International Labour Conference has launched in Geneva, bringing together representatives from 187 countries, including Ukraine.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) returned to the Trade Union House after the cancellation of ARMA management. Valuable furniture was found missing from the premises, along with signs of a call center operation.
The FPU will modernize trade unions through digitalization and the involvement of youth in governing bodies. Protecting workers' rights in the private sector will become a priority.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the Ukrainian labor market: automation is displacing routine occupations, and employers are increasingly implementing algorithmic control. Which professions are at risk, whether workers might be left defenseless against modern challenges, and how trade unions plan to regulate the use of AI at work.
The "Triumph of the Spirit. Grace of Dance" event for veteran rehabilitation was held in Kyiv. Defenders with injuries and amputations performed routines on the dance floor.
Serhiy Byzov was re-elected as the head of the FPU at the IX Congress in Kyiv. Energy Minister Shmyhal announced salary increases and strengthened protection for workers.
Vasyl Andreyev, Yevhen Drapiatyi, and Ihor Moskalenko have become Deputy Chairmen of the FPU.
The FPU plans to return to the Trade Union House on the Maidan as early as this summer. The court has lifted the seizure of the building and canceled its transfer to the management of ARMA.
Serhii Byzov will conduct an audit of FPU property and update the management team. Priorities will include cooperation with business and protecting the rights of trade union members.
At the IX Congress of the FPU in Kyiv, Serhiy Byzov was re-elected as the head of the organization. His candidacy was supported by 280 delegates during an open vote.
Over the past year, the FPU has restored dialogue with the authorities and secured wage increases. The organization has also reclaimed the Trade Union House in Kyiv.