From the trenches of war in Ukraine, to strikes against austerity in the UK, and the struggle for migrant workers’ rights in South Korea, trade unions are demonstrating extraordinary resilience.
In this EQUALS episode, three union leaders share how working people are standing strong against war, exploitation, and political repression:
- Ivanna Khrapko from Federations of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) shares how unions provide solidarity and fighting for social protection under shelling and blackouts.
- Onay Kasab from Unite the Union in UK explains why Birmingham’s bin workers are striking against fire and rehire and resisting austerity.
- Mikyung Ryu from Korean Confederation of Trade Unions reveals how unions are organizing migrant workers and standing up to government repression.
Their stories show that even under the harshest conditions, war, austerity, and repression, trade unions remain a force for democracy, dignity, and hope.
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