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16 July, 2024A Russian missile attack on Ukraine on 8 July killed 44 people and injured 196 people. IndustriAll Europe and IndustriALL Global Union condemn this attack and reiterate their support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people and trade unions, and all workers affected. Both organizations call on the United Nations, the international community and the European Commission, Council and Parliament to guarantee reinforced political support for an immediate peace in Ukraine.
During the Russian combined missile attack on Kyiv, the city's oldest and main children's hospital Okhmatdyt was hit.
Among those killed were ten mining workers from the Northern mining and processing plant in Kryvyi Rih, where two member organizations, the Independent Trade Union of Mineworkers of Ukraine and the Trade Union of the Metalworkers and Miners of Ukraine, are present.
IndustriAll Global Union and industriALL Europe express their deep condolences and reiterate their strong solidarity with all those affected by this attack, and with the families of those who lost their lives.
People in Ukraine are fighting for their dignity, freedom and rights. We will continue to stand in shoulder-to-shoulder with the Ukrainian people and to advocate for their struggle on international and European platforms. We will continue to draw the attention of the UN and the EU to attempts to weaken workers' rights in Ukraine.
The new European Parliament will constitute itself this week and hold a strategic debate (17/7/24) on the need for continuous support for Ukraine: IndustriAll Europe and IndustriALL call on MEPs to strengthen political support for Ukraine, while insisting on the need to respect Ukrainian workers’ rights.
Unity at national and international level is needed at this very difficult time of war and occupation, and trade unions have a vital role to play in rebuilding the country through social dialogue.