Prepared by Roman Zaytsev, EAKL 2018-09-08/10 Baltic Trade Union Youth Forum was held in Latvia, Cesis. The event had young trade union activists from Estonia, […]
Lithuanian trade unions negotiate for a higher raise of the minimum monthly wage
Currently the Lithuanian minimum monthly wage for the next year is being negotiated in the Lithuanian Tripartite Council. The 20 euros raise, suggested by the […]
ETUC supports Ryanair workers
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) supports the striking workers in Ryanair and their trade union organizations. “Workers throughout the EU are sick and tired […]
Lithuania adopted a new tax and pension reform
At the end of June, the Lithuanian Parliament voted and approved a new tax and pension reform package. It is coming into force in 2019. […]
Involving trade unions in climate action to build a just transition
A guide to a ‘just transition’ to a low carbon economy is published by the European Trade Union Confederation on May 15. The 48 page […]
I. Ruginiene is the new chairwoman of the Lithuanian Trade Union Confederation
The 11th May brought many surprises to the Lithuanian Trade Union Confederation. During the 6th Congress of LPSK, Inga Ruginiene was elected as the new […]
ILO Training on International Labour Standards for the Baltic Countries
How can Baltic trade unions use the international labour standards and the ILO supervisory machinery? This was the main question being answered at the training […]
Time to deliver on women’s rights: yes to the work-life balance directive!
For International Women’s Day on March 8 trade unionists across Europe are calling for a swift adoption of the proposed EU Directive on work-life balance. […]
Trade unions meet Barnier on workers’ rights under Brexit
On Thursday 8 March EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier will discuss Brexit with European trade union leaders including British and Irish trade union leaders Frances […]
NFU: Breakthrough in Estonia
After months of difficult negotiations EFL, the finance sector union in Estonia, signed an agreement with Luminor, the country’s biggest bank, on Friday January 26. […]