Slovakia: Kaufland faces union complaints over working conditions

Trade unions in Slovakia have accused supermarket chain Kaufland of undermining workers’ rights, raising concerns over long working schedules, pressure on staff taking family-care leave and the alleged misuse of workplace surveillance, claims the company declined to address in detail while collective bargaining talks continue. Kaufland, a part of Germany’s Schwarz Group, employs more than…

Ukraine: Dnipropetrovsk region receives additional generators from UNICEF for heat and water supply enterprises

Humanitarian assistance for water and heat supply enterprises of Dnipro and Dnipropetrovsk region was discussed during a meeting of representatives of the Ministry of Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, WASH Cluster Ukraine, the Association “Ukrvodokanalekologiya” and UNICEF. Representatives of 17 water utilities, 9 heat supply enterprises, international organizations and donors joined the discussion.…