The Lithuanian Trade Union Confederation (LPSK), the largest national-level trade union in Lithuania representing over 50,000 workers, has addressed the parliamentary factions of the ruling […]
Inga Ruginienė Elected to the Parliament of Lithuania
On October 27, following the second round of parliamentary elections, the Lithuanian parliament was formed. Lithuanian Social Democratic Party received the biggest support and and […]
On Labour Day – March for the Freedom to Defend One’s Rights
This year, we will celebrate May Day – International Labour Day – in Lithuania with a march (starting at 11am at the Parliament Square) and […]
Lithuanian Trade Unions Demand Better Pay, Tax Justice and Investment in Public Services in a Demonstration on October 13th
In solidarity with the worker mobilizations against austerity happening in Paris on October 13th, three Lithuanian trade union centers organized a march and a rally […]
Invitation to a Rally and March on October 13th in Vilnius
In solidarity with all European trade unions protesting against the impending severe austerity measures and “freezing” of wages, three trade union centers (Lithuanian Trade Union […]
LPSK Calls for a Progressive Tax Reform: Taxes for Low and Middle Incomes Should Be Decreased
Several thousand trade unions from public and private sector urge the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) to respect the fundamental principles of a welfare state when changing […]
A Strike at the National Land Service
A strike has started at the National Land Service under the Ministry of Environment (NLS) from June 1st. The initiator of the strike is the […]
I. Ruginienė Elected as a Vice President of the European Trade Union Confederation
On May 25th, at the congress of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) held in Berlin, Inga Ruginienė, the Chairwoman of the Lithuanian Trade Union […]
Lithuanian Trade Union Confederation on tax reform plan
The Lithuanian Trade Union Confederation supports the government’s proposal to aggregate income as a welcome breakthrough, but misses the reduction of tax burden provided for […]
LPSK leader nominated to the ETUC vice-president position
Inga Ruginienė, the president of the Lithuanian Trade Union Confederation (LPSK), has been nominated to take the position of vice-president of the European Trade Union […]