MINSK, 17 July (BelTA) – I briefed Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko about the participation of trade union organizations in the harvesting campaign, Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus Yuri Senko told the media after the meeting with the head of state in Minsk on 17 July, BelTA learned.
“I informed the head of state about the progress in the harvesting campaign and the involvement of trade unions. We provide assistance in terms of organization of hot meals, supply of thermoses, first aid kits, blood pressure monitors, and also the recognition of best workers. Some combine harvester operators have already cropped one thousand tonnes this season. We are very happy to have the opportunity and shake hands with such people,” Yuri Senko said.
He said that last year, 8,900 workers were rewarded during the harvesting period. “From cooks to combine operators - all those who were involved in one way or another in harvesting. We tried to reward everyone, including those who prepared delicious food and contributed to better yields,” Yuri Senko emphasized.
During a similar meeting a year ago, Aleksandr Lukashenko discussed the participation of trade unions in harvesting.
Financial assistance and other types of support are provided to agricultural organizations to help them improve the working and living conditions of workers. Funds are being allocated to purchase refrigerators, washing machines, and microwaves for break rooms, as well as equipment for catering services for employees. The funds are also used to acquire first-aid kits, blood pressure monitors, protective clothing, and other items.
During a similar meeting a year ago, Aleksandr Lukashenko discussed the participation of trade unions in harvesting.
Financial assistance and other types of support are provided to agricultural organizations to help them improve the working and living conditions of workers. Funds are being allocated to purchase refrigerators, washing machines, and microwaves for break rooms, as well as equipment for catering services for employees. The funds are also used to acquire first-aid kits, blood pressure monitors, protective clothing, and other items.
The traditional recognition of outstanding harvest participants continues, including youth and family teams.
In addition, ongoing support is provided to employers to create safe working conditions. Trade unions focus on identifying potential occupational risks that could lead to worker injuries and conducting preventive outreach within labor collectives. Efforts with social partners to prevent workplace injuries are yielding results, as there has been a decline in the number of accidents reported in the sector.
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