Notes from a meeting with comrades from the Revolutionary Workers Front (RFU) in #Ukraine
▻https://www.angryworkers.org/2023/03/05/notes-from-a-meeting-with-comrades-from-the-revolutionary-workers-fron
Since the war started labour rights are infringed upon constantly, the situation is getting worse. For example, strikes have been banned, wages can be cut without workers having the right to oppose this, they can be dismissed more easily, the trade unions’ ability to do something about it has been curbed. Despite high levels of inflation in Ukraine there are no pay increases. The remnants of the trade unions work in the interest of the employers. There were some protests by seafarers trade unions, but they were quickly stopped. High levels of unemployment is another major problem, the rate is currently at 30%. People are eager to keep or take any job, no matter how bad the conditions are. There is also a high risk of military attack while working. For example, a shopping mall was shelled and because the employees were not allowed to leave in time to hide from the bombing, many of them were hit.