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ITUA activist reinstated at AvtoVAZ in Russia

On January 31, a local court in Togliatti (Russia) ordered the company to reinstate Olga Boiko, an activist of the Interregional Trade Union of Autoworkers (ITUA) local called ‘Unity' at AvtoVAZ. However, even after the court ruling the anti-union discrimination didn't stop.Feb 21, 2012

Violations of trade union rights in the Newly Independent States must stop

At the ITUC conference in Moscow, IMF affiliates joined the Newly Independent States (NIS) in their demands that the government and employers respect fundamental rights guaranteed by ILO Conventions.Dec 14, 2010

ITUA wins a court battle

ITUA members in Tver, Russia keep fighting in courts. On April 27-28 a court hearing on the reinstatement of two union activists took place. The judge decided in favour of the company. However, on May 18 another court hearing ended in a significant victory for the union.May 20, 2010

Court rules to reinstate ITUA union leader

On March 15 a district court in Russia ruled illegal the dismissal of Evgeny Ivanov and ordered General Motors pay him three and a half months' wages in arrears and compensate moral harm.Mar 17, 2010

Prosecutor’s office fails to do justice in Russia

Instead of protecting labour rights prosecutor’s office clings to the absurd ‘extremist’ charges against ITUA. District court approves this anti-union and anti-labour attitude, as the February 3 decision clearly suggests.Feb 09, 2010

IMF raises rights abuse issues with Putin

A German delegation travelled to Russia to meet with the country's prime minister and Russian unions.Jul 17, 2009

IMF and affiliates take stand against attacks on Russian unionists

Unions call for immediate investigations into assaults and threats against ITUA leaders and activists.Feb 06, 2009

December

  • New attacks on ITUA co-chairman

November

  • Russian union leaders attacked

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