Unions meet to tackle Central Asia’s investment boom13 July, 2026IndustriALL, with the support of the Workers’ Bureau (ACTRAV) of the International Labour Organization (ILO) held a series of sub-regional and national meetings with the affiliated trade unions from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, from 8 to 10 July 2026. The meetings were hosted by the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan in Tashkent.
Unions unite to defend rights across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus17 December, 2025For two days, trade unions from Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus met at an IndustriALL sub-regional meeting to share experiences, assess the challenges facing workers and unions, and discuss joint actions to increase unity. Although many of the countries have formal rights to organize, bargain collectively and strike, in practice, unions often face procedural hurdles that make action hard. There are high thresholds for strike ballots, broad definitions of essential services, long mediation steps, or strict notice periods.
Uzbek unions seeking wider international cooperation14 November, 2024On October 31, an international seminar held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, aimed to promote cooperation by facilitating the exchange of experiences among industrial unions from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.
CIS unions demand improved health and safety in mines25 May, 2021When 60 participants from ten mining unions in seven CIS countries met on 20 May, the need for ratification and proper implementation of ILO Convention 176 on health and safety in mines was discussed.
