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Serhii Byzov

Head of the Federation of Trade Unions
Serhii Serhiiovych Byzov is a Ukrainian public and trade union activist. He was born on March 19, 1987, in Enerhodar. He received higher education in "Finance and Credit" and "Public Administration," and holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree. In 2022, he voluntarily joined the defense of Ukraine. He served first in the Volunteer Formation of the Territorial Defense of Desnianskyi District No. 31 of the capital, and from April 2024 to May 2025, in the 12th Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. He is the head of the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine, Athletes, and Workers in Various Spheres. He has the status of a combatant. Since July 2025, he has headed the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine. He was elected to the position of FPU chairman by a majority of votes from the members of the Federation Council. He consistently advocates for the important role of the trade union movement in the socio-economic life of the country and in protecting workers' rights.
2010
Began working in the public organization "Football Club 'Olimpik' Donetsk" and became a trade union member
2013
Became deputy director at an agricultural enterprise
2018
Was elected advisor to the head of the All-Ukrainian Professional Union "Football of Ukraine" on a voluntary basis
2019
Served as an assistant-consultant to a People's Deputy of Ukraine
2020
Held the position of assistant to the head of the Volyn Regional State Administration
2020
Headed the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine, Athletes, and Workers in Various Spheres
2022
Became a member of the Expert Council under the Representative of the Commissioner for Social and Economic Rights
2022
Voluntarily mobilized for the defense of Ukraine
2023
Became a board member of the Fund for Compulsory State Social Insurance of Ukraine in case of unemployment
2025
Completed military service
2025
Elected to the position of FPU chairman
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"They treated people like a herd." The head of the Federation of Trade Unions spoke about the fight against corrupt officials

Serhiy Byzov introduced a moratorium on the sale of trade union property and dismissed those involved in the schemes. The new FPU strategy envisages transferring assets to people.

Society • April 22, 12:30 PM • 25484 views
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Lviv trade unions won back a historic building that was taken from them after 75 years of use

The Lviv Trade Union Association has regained ownership of a historic building through court. The head of the organization, Roman Datsko, also criticized the transfer of the Kyiv Trade Union House to a private company.

Society • April 22, 11:08 AM • 15754 views
Entry into the private sector and challenges through AI: Head of the Federation of Trade Unions spoke about the change in strategy

FPU Head Serhiy Byzov announced work with the private sector and the CEO Club. The new strategy for the development of the trade union movement focuses on partnership with business and challenges related to the development of AI.

Economy • April 22, 09:03 AM • 15420 views
Turnkey prosthetics and a payment of UAH 6,500 immediately after injury. Byzov told how trade unions help the military

The Federation of Trade Unions pays a one-time aid to wounded defenders who are members of the trade union movement and provides a full cycle of prosthetics. Programs include rehabilitation and retraining.

Society • April 21, 10:09 AM • 44429 views
Federation of Trade Unions expands rehabilitation and employment programs for veterans - Byzov

Over 32. 8 thousand military personnel have undergone rehabilitation in FPU sanatoriums. The Federation is implementing employment and social adaptation programs for veterans.

Society • April 20, 01:31 PM • 4846 views
"We are confident that we will bring the trade union movement home in the near future": the head of the FPU told what is happening with the House of Trade Unions on Maidan

The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine plans to reclaim its building on Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv. The building needs restoration.

Society • April 20, 10:10 AM • 35316 views
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Without taking into account the position of trade unions, the new Labor Code will not be of high quality - MP Hryshyna

MP Yulia Hryshyna insists on taking into account the positions of trade unions when updating legislation. The FPU demands the preservation of the right to strike and guarantees of payment.

Society • April 17, 12:25 PM • 33030 views
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Labor Code reform is impossible without a public dialogue between the government, employers, and employees - expert

Experts and the FPU demand that workers' rights be taken into account in the new Labor Code. It is proposed to link the minimum wage to 50% of the national average.

Society • April 16, 01:38 PM • 44207 views
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine strengthens cooperation with the state for the development of prosthetics and rehabilitation - Byzov

The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine is intensifying cooperation with state bodies to develop a system of prosthetics and rehabilitation. According to FPU head Serhiy Byzov, the key priority is to create an effective, accessible, and human-centered system that will help military personnel, veterans, and civilians return to a full life faster.

Society • April 15, 12:00 PM • 2494 views
Trade unions insist on considering employees' positions in the new Labor Code - FPU head Byzov

The FPU insists on linking the minimum wage to 50% of the average. Trade unions demand the preservation of the right to strike and the protection of employees' rights in the new Labor Code.

Economy • April 15, 09:39 AM • 29926 views