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 […]
LPSK supports Ukrainian trade unions
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 […]
Call for Solidarity with Protesting Workers of the “Kayi Construction” Company
Since the 20th of December 2019, workers of the “Kayi construction” company (in Lithuania it is known as “KAYI INSAAT SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI […]
Government implements collective agreement after warning strike by unions
Last week’s 2-hour warning strike by teachers and other education personnel in Lithuania has brought a swift resolution to their dispute. The government has now […]
Unions refer first exploitation cases to new European Labour Authority for investigation
A construction worker who has been waiting three years for over €8,000 in unpaid wages is among the cases of exploitation of posted workers which […]