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The Verkhovna Rada stripped benefits from workers in hazardous industries (metallurgists, energy workers, nuclear workers, miners, chemists, agricultural workers, pharmacists and others), as well as from pensioners and pregnant women. Only Batkivshchyna voted against it. The bill finally adopted is No. 10147
In particular, deputies canceled preferential pension provision for these workers, higher pay, reduced working hours, and additional paid leave.
The right to free treatment in the event of an occupational injury has also been revoked. At the same time, employers were relieved of liability for creating dangerous working conditions.
As for pregnant women and those with children under three years old, the law deprives them of the right to be transferred to lighter work and allows employers to involve them in night work.
Fourteen Ukrainian sectoral trade unions, international trade union structures, and the International Labour Organization were categorically opposed to such changes in labor legislation, but their position was not heeded.
In addition, the adopted law contradicts European occupational safety standards and Ukraine’s commitments under the Association Agreement with the European Union.
In parliament, only the Batkivshchyna faction defended workers; its representatives did not cast a single vote in favor of this law. Other factions supported it.
Batkivshchyna — 0
Servant of the People — 171
European Solidarity — 14
Platform for Life and Peace — 11
Dovira — 15
Independents — 9
Holos — 9
For the Future — 6
Restoration of Ukraine — 11
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