“The Trade Union Always Remembers”: A Meeting of Trade Union Movement Veterans Was Held in Vitebsk for the International Day of Older Persons

«Профсоюз всегда помнит»: в Витебске прошла встреча ветеранов профдвижения ко Дню пожилого человека
In Vitebsk, a meeting of trade union movement veterans took place. It was a celebration filled with pleasant memories, smiles, and words of gratitude for their long-term contribution to the organization's development.

– We are very happy to gather here today, – addressed the guests Elena Nefedova, Chairperson of the regional trade union association. – I sincerely wish you well-being, respect, and robust health. The trade union organization always remembers you. Thank you for your work, dear colleagues.

Ivan Vozmitel, one of the previous chairpersons of the regional trade union association, could not miss the meeting:

– Our trade union organization has always been cohesive. We supported each other in everything, and I believe that this has remained and will always remain.

Galina Azarchenkova dedicated thirty years to working in the Belarusian Trade Union of Healthcare Workers. She continued to provide support to primary organizations even after retiring.

– We always worked together, like a team. We went on trips, socialized with families, and solved problems together. We are very grateful that we were gathered today and given attention. We haven't seen each other for a long time, this meeting is invaluable. I congratulate all veterans on the holiday. Although today is celebrated as the Day of the Elderly, in our hearts, we remain young.

"Vitebskiye Vesti"