Trade Union Day in Ukraine: Karazin Community Celebrates

Every year, Ukraine celebrates Trade Union Day, a holiday honouring those who join forces to promote mutual assistance, social protection and the safety of the entire community. At Karazin University, the trade union movement brings together a strong community of people who care. It is a space where every member of the Karazin community can find support, defend their rights and contribute to the development of the University.

Whether you are a student, a lecturer or a member of the University’s support staff, Karazin has two trade union organisations that work for you every day.

University Staff Trade Union

For Karazin’s teaching staff, researchers and other employees, the trade union is a reliable partner and a guarantor of social protection. The trade union committee monitors compliance with the Collective Agreement, advocates for the payment of allowances, additional payments and bonuses, and ensures that additional leave is granted. In the event of disputes, the trade union represents employees’ interests before the University administration. It also provides financial assistance to employees undergoing medical treatment, welcoming a new child into the family or dealing with damage to their homes caused by the war, and supports the families of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel. Financial assistance is also provided on commemorative occasions and public holidays, as well as to parents of children starting first grade, among others. Young researchers and lecturers continue to receive financial incentives for successfully defending their dissertations and being awarded academic titles. The trade union also subsidises health resort stays, children’s camps and swimming pool visits, and organises excursions and other activities. To support mental health, meetings with specialists are arranged. The trade union also plays an active role in creating a safe environment, improving shelters and developing an accessible, barrier-free space across the University.

Trade Union of Students, Postgraduate Students and Doctoral Students

The University’s largest public organisation protects its members’ interests at every level, from individual schools to government bodies. It provides advice on scholarships, education, housing subsidies, obtaining international ISIC/IYTC student and youth cards, and insurance. It also offers financial assistance to students from low-income backgrounds and awards prizes for outstanding achievements in academic studies, research, sports and community life. The trade union committee monitors living conditions in student accommodation and facilitates international exchanges and internships. Members can also access subsidised holiday packages, theatre tickets and a wide range of other opportunities for leisure and recreation.

The value of membership in Karazin’s trade unions lies not only in what you can receive, but also in how you can help others and make the University a better place.

Congratulations to the entire Karazin trade union community on this special occasion! Thank you all for your active engagement, solidarity, and commitment to supporting others!

How can you find out more?

For University employees: https://karazin.ua/korisna-informatciia/profspilka/

For students, postgraduate students, and doctoral students: https://karazin.ua/universitet/profspilkova-organizatciia-studentiv-aspirantiv-i-doktoranti/