The Seimas approved special aid and support measures for employees, the self-employed, people who lost their jobs and employers after quarantine. Most of these measures […]
Trade union take on SDG implementation
The Lithuanian government has integrated the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into key strategic planning documents, such as the National Strategy for Sustainable Development and the […]
EIGE: Economic Hardship and Gender
The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will very likely result in a recession in the EU. Those in precarious employment are particularly vulnerable to […]
Lithuanian employers seek suspension of important labour rights
Employers’ organizations, belonging to the Tripartite Council of the Republic of Lithuania, presented their suggestions (without any previous consultations with trade unions) to suspend a […]
Tackling the COVID-19 outbreak in Lithuania
In Lithuania, a quarantine over the coronavirus was introduced. It should last until the end of March. The majority of shops are closed (except for […]
Lithuania renews its commitment to combat forced labour
Lithuania has ratified the ILO Protocol on Forced Labour, becoming the 45th country worldwide and the 18th in Europe, hence making a strong commitment to […]
The March of March 8th in Kaunas!
The March of March 8th in Kaunas! is an opportunity to commemorate a historically significant event in relation to the women’s emancipation history – the […]
Solidarity with workers and their unions in Ukraine
The Lithuanian Trade Union Confederation (LPSK) supports Ukrainian trade unions in their fight against a new draft law on labour, which will strip workers of […]
Bargaining for Decency: ETUC Orientation Document on Promoting Collective Bargaining and Improving Wages in Europe
Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 17-18 December 2019 Overview Working is still the best route out of poverty, but this is not the case […]