About us

A new-generation union from Odesa.

An independent Ukrainian seafarers’ union founded in 2012. We deliberately build the organisation a new way: transparent rules, a live dialogue and zero bureaucracy.

Leadership

Ernest Dudko, Chairman of the Ukrainian Seafarers' Trade Union of Odessa

Ernest DudkoChairman of the Union

Mykola Bohdanov, Deputy Chairman of the Ukrainian Seafarers' Trade Union of Odessa

Mykola BohdanovDeputy Chairman · external relations

Legitimacy

Registered name

Ukrainian Seafarers’ Trade Union of Odessa (USTU)

Founded

2012, Odesa

Jurisdiction

Ukraine · operating under Ukrainian trade-union law

Trust is built on registration, named leadership and transparent rules — not on loud promises.