The Belarusian government will support trade unions at all levels, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Chairman of the Federations of Trade Unions of Belarus (FTUB) Mikhail Orda on 10 November, BelTA informs.

“I want to tell you that you should not make any excuses. Because we see, and especially I see, that official trade unions are under much pressure right now. Therefore, no one should make any excuses. Or try to defend themselves. Trade unions have been working and will be working. The government will support trade unions at all levels,” the Belarusian leader said.