Mykola Danylchenko, 57
Head of the "Lytvyn-Khim" trade union and the city trade union association
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Who they are
Cooked pipes for twenty years, then headed the trade union. Thousands of workers are behind him, and he knows it.
Personality. Stubborn, direct, distrustful of "gentlemen". Keeps his word, but dislikes changing his mind.
Values. jobs, salaries, honesty.
Public goals
- Spread the model of fairness (15% of salaries, zero layoffs, eco-monitoring) to the entire working class of Cherkasy – from trade to construction and transport
- Ensure independent eco-monitoring at all major factories in the city as a mandatory part of fairness contracts
- Expand the trade union to 5,000 members from various industries in the city, so that fairness becomes a system, not an exception
Secrets and private goals are not shown here until they are revealed.
Relationships
- ▲ 80 Hryhorii Lytvyn — an old friend, albeit an employer
- ▲ 40 Ivan Holub
Public statements
- «The Contract of Justice at "Lytvyn-Khim" is not an agreement between gentlemen, it is the first document of justice for the workers of Cherkasy. A moratorium for three years, 15% salary increase, eco-monitoring every month, a fine for violations. We sign on January 22nd in front of journalists and activists. This is exactly what retail workers, builders, and drivers need. An employer who keeps their word on paper is not an adversary, but a partner of justice. We will spread this model…» — turn 10, 18 January 2027
- «"Lytvyn-Khim" trade union is launching an official technical commission to inspect modernization work at the plant. The inspection will be carried out according to strict criteria — documents, measurement points, thresholds, responsibilities, and correction deadlines. The results will be recorded in acts signed by all parties. Journalists will have the opportunity to observe. This is how justice works — not with promises, but with facts and transparency.» — turn 9, 8 January 2027
- «Mykola Danylchenko, trade union leader: "Hryhorii Lytvyn has proposed a contract of fairness for the workers of "Lytvyn-Khim": a fifteen percent salary increase, independent environmental monitoring, a moratorium on layoffs, and a five million fine for violations. This is a serious discussion. We are reviewing the details with the trade union committee, checking it legally. Everything must be fair and clear — for the workers, not for the papers. The signing will be in front of journalists. People must…» — turn 8, 29 December 2026
- «The "Lytvyn-Khim" union officially supports the modernization of the plant as an investment in jobs and energy efficiency. We are ready for transparency and control. This means: clear salary guarantees, a moratorium on layoffs, eco-monitoring in front of journalists, public reports. Honor before the community and workers is our foundation. Modernization is possible when justice does not depend on friendship, but on law.» — turn 7, 19 December 2026
- «The 'Lytvyn-Khim' trade union is launching an independent commission to monitor the plant's modernization. Tomorrow, November 30, at 10:00 AM, the first commission measurements of eco-monitoring quality will take place on the plant grounds with the participation of trade union representatives, independent journalists, community activists, and production management. The results will be made public for the entire city. This is not a celebration — it's a control of fairness. Workers need to know that their safety and salaries are at stake…» — turn 6, 9 December 2026
- «Trade union leader Mykola Danylchenko: "The modernization of Lytvyn-Khim is a story of the plant's development and fairness for the workers. The trade union will control every step: labor safety, working conditions, salary guarantees. The technical framework on November 20-21 will be transparent to journalists and the community. This is not a celebration – it is a shared responsibility for the future of our city."» — turn 5, 29 November 2026
Decisions and thoughts by turn
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Turn 1018 January 2027I will officially write to Lytvyn and Rybak. To Lytvyn, I confirm: five guarantees received, ready for signing on the 22nd. I request the process be held in front of journalists, with Sofiia Melnyk as an eco-monitoring observer, and directly in Koval's office for "Chronicle 2046". People must see how right becomes fact. To Rybak: Ivan Holub will be my observer for the measurements. I specify: deadlines for eliminating deviations are 48 hours for critical ones (ammonia), 72 for the rest. The first measurement — after signing, with a protocol signed by both parties. Then I will convene an internal trade union commission for January 15th, we will discuss spreading the model to the "Kravets Market" network, construction, and transport. I will briefly write to Iryna Savchuk: we are preparing to expand the contract of justice to…accepted
Outcome. The trade union is coordinating the terms of signing the justice contract on January 22
World engine: Correspondence, coordination of procedures and deadlines — organizational activity without expenses.
Place: Lytvyn-Khim Trade Union · Factory
Thoughts
Lytvyn replied seriously: five guarantees on paper, a fine to the trade union fund, readiness to sign in front of journalists. This is not theater, this is justice. But it's not a system yet. One factory is good, but the working class of Cherkasy is broader. Rybak is preparing control equipment — Holub must be there as an observer. And most importantly: January 22nd must be a public event, not an official ceremony. People must see justice being signed. Then — spread the model to trade, construction, transport. Iryna Savchuk awaits systemic solutions. Sofiia will oversee eco-monitoring. The newspaper publishes the process. This is my moment — from behind the scenes to transparency.
Options
- Tactically reply to Lytvyn and Rybak: confirm Holub as an observer, agree on the 22nd as a public event with journalists and activists, then spread the m…
- Simply reply to Lytvyn and Rybak technically, without expanding the model — maintain precision on one contract, then evaluate the results before spreading.
- Organize the trade union commission for tomorrow, involve activists and journalists, show Lytvyn that the signing is an event for the city, not an agreement between two parties.
Choice. Option 1 is my way. Reply to both, confirm Holub, agree on the 22nd as a public event, and then convene the trade union commission and start discussions with other employers. Justice must become a system, not a celebration.
Statement: «The Contract of Justice at "Lytvyn-Khim" is not an agreement between gentlemen, it is the first document of justice for the workers of Cherkasy. A moratorium for three years, 15% salary increase, eco-monitoring every month, a fine for violations. We sign on January 22nd in front of journalists and activists. This is exactly what retail workers, builders, and drivers need. An employer who keeps their word on paper is not an adversary, but a partner of justice. We will spread this model…»
Diary. January 22 is the justice event. Lytvyn received five guarantees, ready to sign in front of journalists. Rybak will organize control technology, Holub will be my eyes. Sofiia will monitor eco-monitoring. This is the first step of the system. Then it will be extended to trade, construction, transport. Iryna is ready for expansion. People must see the paper, control, guarantees —…
Turn 98 January 2027I will organize a meeting with Ivan Holub for January 5, 2027, at 10:00 AM at the trade union office. I am preparing a draft memorandum with verification criteria based on his checklist. I am writing an official letter to Hryhorii Lytvyn from the trade union, informing him about the date of the technical inspection (January 12, 2027), demanding a list of the plant's coordinator and advance documentation on modernization. I am sending a letter of invitation for observation to Oleh Koval (editor-in-chief of "Chronicle 2046"). Within the trade union, I am producing an information bulletin for committee members explaining the inspection procedure and my expectations from the results.accepted
Outcome. "Lytvyn-Khim" trade union is launching a technical inspection of the plant's modernization, journalists can observe
World engine: Organization of technical inspection, letters, and memorandum — without expenses or conflicts of authority.
Place: Khimselyshche industrial zone
Thoughts
Holub is ready — that's significant. He doesn't just talk about control, he proposes a system: checklist, points, thresholds, responsibility, acts with dates. This is exactly what I've been preaching all year — not words, but paper. This moment could be a turning point: if we organize the inspection correctly, people will see how justice works through institutions, not theater. Lytvyn is ready, journalists are observing, activists are controlling — the system is launching. I must act quickly and clearly: meeting with Holub, official letter to Lytvyn with date and criteria, invitation to Koval for observation, informing trade union members. This is my step towards the final system of justice.
Options
- Organize a meeting with Holub to develop the final checklist, officially write to Lytvyn about the inspection date and criteria, invite journalists as observers...
- Write a letter to Holub with support, but wait for his initiative regarding the organization of the inspection and coordination with the plant
- Convene the trade union committee, discuss the inspection strategy, then write official letters to Lytvyn and journalists
Choice. First option. I take the initiative, but through reasonable institutions. Meeting with Holub — to assure him that I hear him. Letter to Lytvyn — to show that this is the official position of the trade union, not negotiations. Journalists — a guarantee of transparency.
Statement: «"Lytvyn-Khim" trade union is launching an official technical commission to inspect modernization work at the plant. The inspection will be carried out according to strict criteria — documents, measurement points, thresholds, responsibilities, and correction deadlines. The results will be recorded in acts signed by all parties. Journalists will have the opportunity to observe. This is how justice works — not with promises, but with facts and transparency.»
Diary. January 5, 2027. Move 8. Holub is ready — this is a signal to act. Checklist instead of promises, paper instead of words. I am organizing a commission for January 12. I am writing to Lytvyn officially — he must understand that this is serious and transparent. Journalists are observing. If Lytvyn is an honest man, as he says, the inspection will be a formality. If not — people will know the truth. This is my turning point...
Turn 829 December 2026Tomorrow morning I will call Ivan Holub and convene a trade union committee meeting for the evening of December 21: we will discuss Lytvyn's contract draft, control criteria, and reporting mechanisms. In parallel, I will contact the trade union lawyer with the draft — I will ask them to check the wording of the moratorium, fines, and environmental monitoring. I am writing Lytvyn a letter with a list of clarifications: (1) moratorium on layoffs — for how many years, for all workers or only for key qualifications? (2) environmental monitoring reports — monthly or quarterly, in what format? (3) a fine of five million — to the trade union cash or to a charity fund for workers' needs? (4) when does the +15% start — from January or from the next quarter? (5) what specific parameters are controlled…accepted
Outcome. The "Lytvyn-Khim" trade union is reviewing the terms of the contract of fairness before signing
World engine: Organizational steps of the trade union — no financial consequences for this move.
Place: Lytvyn-Khim Trade Union · Factory
Thoughts
Lytvyn is taking a really serious step — fifteen percent, a fine of five million, independent laboratory, moratorium. This is far more than just paper. But I cannot sign on behalf of the trade union without talking to the workers. They have the right to vote — this is not an agreement between two gentlemen, it's a guarantee for thousands of people. Moreover, I must check the details: for how many years is the moratorium? How often are the reports? Who controls? Rybak has already prepared a template — good. Holub is waiting for the commission. I have a meeting with Lytvyn on December 22 — enough time to coordinate everything with the trade union and the lawyer. The newspaper is already writing about the system — this is good, people should see how justice works, not theater.
Options
- Invite the trade union committee to a meeting with Holub, show the contract draft, discuss with workers by December 22
- Write to Lytvyn with a list of clarifications before signing: moratorium period, environmental monitoring details, reporting schedule
- Invite a journalist and activists to be present at the contract signing to make it a public event
Choice. Combination: invite the trade union committee and the lawyer to the meeting, coordinate details with Holub, write to Lytvyn with a list of clarifications, invite a journalist to the signing. People should hear the voice of the workers, not the voice of the bosses.
Statement: «Mykola Danylchenko, trade union leader: "Hryhorii Lytvyn has proposed a contract of fairness for the workers of "Lytvyn-Khim": a fifteen percent salary increase, independent environmental monitoring, a moratorium on layoffs, and a five million fine for violations. This is a serious discussion. We are reviewing the details with the trade union committee, checking it legally. Everything must be fair and clear — for the workers, not for the papers. The signing will be in front of journalists. People must…»
Diary. December 19, 2026. Move 7. Lytvyn has really moved seriously — fifteen, fine, environmental monitoring, moratorium. Not theater. But I am the head of the trade union, not his business partner. I must show the workers that their voice has weight. I am convening the committee for the 21st, involving a lawyer, and writing to Lytvyn with a list of clarifications. Journalists will be present at the signing — people must see how…
Turn 719 December 2026I will write an official letter from the union to Hryhorii Lytvyn on the letterhead of PJSC "Lytvyn-Khim". Five points of guarantee: 1) eco-monitoring with monthly reports and an independent laboratory; 2) a 15% salary increase throughout 2027, evenly by quarters; 3) a moratorium on layoffs until the completion of Phase III modernization; 4) training of workers for new technologies with paid working time; 5) public reports to the union and the city each quarter. The letter will be signed and stamped by the union. I will send it to Lytvyn by mail and copy Holub. Then I will schedule a meeting with Holub for Thursday, December 12, to discuss the results of the first measurements and clarify the technical criteria for the commission for the next stages.accepted
Outcome. The "Lytvyn-Khim" union has put forward 5 demands-guarantees to the plant owner and supported the modernization.
World engine: An official demand letter from the union – a communication action, affects reputation and negotiations.
Place: Lytvyn-Khim Trade Union · Factory
Thoughts
The newspaper is out – the system is working. The tech framework is launched, the first commission measurements are already being taken, eco-monitoring has begun. This is not theater, this is real control. Lytvyn is ready, but a paper guarantee is needed – a union letter with five points. Holub asks for clear criteria, not generalizations – he is right, this is his language, the system, not impressions. I am not celebrating, I am consolidating justice with institutions: the union, journalists, activists. People will see how honor works. I will write a letter to Lytvyn as a document of justice, then discuss with Holub what the first measurements showed and how to refine the criteria for the next phases.
Options
- Write an official union letter to Lytvyn with five guarantees (eco-monitoring, 15% salaries, moratorium, training, publicity) – to solidify the system on paper.
- Give an interview to the newspaper about union control and the results of the first measurements, show the community that we are active.
- Wait for the report from Holub and Rybak on the first measurements, then write a letter with clarifications.
Choice. I choose option 1 and the meeting with Holub. The letter is a guarantee, the law, not a plea. Holub is my eyes on the commission, we need to agree on what was shown before writing to the bank.
Statement: «The "Lytvyn-Khim" union officially supports the modernization of the plant as an investment in jobs and energy efficiency. We are ready for transparency and control. This means: clear salary guarantees, a moratorium on layoffs, eco-monitoring in front of journalists, public reports. Honor before the community and workers is our foundation. Modernization is possible when justice does not depend on friendship, but on law.»
Diary. December 9, 2026. Move 6. CONSOLIDATING THE SYSTEM. The newspaper is out – eco-monitoring, tech framework, first commission measurements. The system of justice is working! Now not words, but paper. I will write an official union letter to Lytvyn with five guarantees – this is the law, not a request. Holub is preparing the criteria – I will call him on Thursday, we will discuss the results and next steps. People must...
Turn 69 December 2026Sending a message to Kostiantyn Rybak: I am coordinating the commission for tomorrow, November 30, at 10:00 AM. Sending the list: from the trade union — myself and Ivan Holub (workshop foreman, trade union activist); from observers — journalist Oleh Koval ("Chronicle 2046"), blogger Yaroslav Nechyporenko, activist Sofia Melnyk from "Green Embankment". Everything is public, everything is recorded, everything is reported. Then I write to Hryhorii Lytvyn: "Hryhorii, the commission is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:00 AM. We will meet this evening regarding the letter for the bank. Five points: salaries +15% from November, eco-monitoring every 5 days with an independent laboratory, a moratorium on layoffs for 3 years, public reports once a month, a fine of UAH 5 million for violations. If you are a man...accepted
Outcome. The 'Lytvyn-Khim' trade union is launching an independent commission to monitor the plant starting November 30.
World engine: The organization of the commission and correspondence is a public process, with no financial changes to this turn.
Place: Embankment
Thoughts
Lytvyn is ready to take on the obligations under the letter and the fine — this is a good sign. Rybak is preparing the commission, Yaroslav wants to cover it, Sofia will monitor the eco-monitoring. This is exactly what I need: justice in front of the city, not backstage agreements. The commission date is tomorrow at 10:00 AM, I am taking Ivan with me, inviting journalists and activists. We are coordinating the letter with Lytvyn this evening — there should be five points: salaries +15%, eco-monitoring, moratorium on layoffs, public reports, a fine for lying. If he is a man of honor, as he said himself, he will sign without question. People should see that I am in control, not celebrating.
Options
- Coordinate with Rybak the commission for tomorrow, invite journalists and Sofia, write to Lytvyn about a meeting this evening for the letter
- To regret, to set more conditions before the commission — it looks too hasty
- Hold the commission in a closed format, without journalists — it is safer for all parties
Choice. Option 1. Justice must be visible. A commission in front of journalists and activists is a guarantee that no one will change their testimony later. Rybak is ready, Lytvyn is ready, no time to wait.
Statement: «The 'Lytvyn-Khim' trade union is launching an independent commission to monitor the plant's modernization. Tomorrow, November 30, at 10:00 AM, the first commission measurements of eco-monitoring quality will take place on the plant grounds with the participation of trade union representatives, independent journalists, community activists, and production management. The results will be made public for the entire city. This is not a celebration — it's a control of fairness. Workers need to know that their safety and salaries are at stake…»
Diary. November 29, 2026. Turn 5. THE JUSTICE SYSTEM IS LAUNCHING. Lytvyn is ready for the letter of the law — a letter with guarantees and a fine. Rybak organized a commission in front of journalists. Tomorrow, measurements will be taken before the eyes of the city. This is not theater — it's control. I'm taking the initiative, but through institutions: the trade union, the press, activists. People will see how justice works. Meet…
Turn 529 November 20261. Write a letter to Ivan Holub – I accept his checklist as an official document of the trade union, and propose to organize a technical framework for the modernization of Lytvyn-Khim on the first working day of the week (November 20-21) with the presence of journalists, activists, and trade union representatives. Holub will coordinate with the labor protection department. 2. Write a letter to Hryhorii Lytvyn – I propose a specific meeting on November 22-23 to discuss the trade union's letter to the bank. The letter will have five points: (1) eco-monitoring with public reports, (2) salary guarantee of at least 15% until the end of 2028, (3) moratorium on layoffs for 36 months, (4) training of workers for new lines, (5) public presentation of Plan III for the community. 3. Write a letter...accepted
Outcome. The trade union is preparing the technical framework for the modernization of Lytvyn-Khim for November 20-21
World engine: Correspondence and organization of the technical framework – without direct financial consequences.
Place: Saint Michael's Cathedral
Thoughts
The meeting with Lytvyn did not take place due to lack of time – this is normal for negotiations at this level, but I am not waiting. Ivan Holub sent a checklist for the technical framework – this is what I need. It's not generalizations, but a system: PPE, ventilation, quality control, rejection criteria. It is this clarity that gives me confidence that I am protecting the workers not with emotions, but with facts. Journalist Pylypenko is waiting for material – I will give it to her under the control of the trade union. Sofia asks for independent control – she is right. Lytvyn asks for a letter to the bank – I am preparing it, but as a document of fairness: eco-monitoring, salary guarantees, moratorium on layoffs. If he is a man of honor, as he himself said, he will agree. If not – people will know about it. It's time to take the initiative into my own hands.
Options
- Accept Holub's checklist, organize a technical framework for journalists, postpone the meeting with Lytvyn with a clear plan for the letter to the bank
- First, meet with Lytvyn privately, agree on the letter, then show it to journalists as a fact
- Take a pause, wait for Lytvyn's initiative, how much time is spent on negotiations
Choice. I choose the first option – I take the initiative. I will accept Holub's checklist as a tool of fairness, organize a technical framework under control, and postpone the meeting with Lytvyn with a clear plan. People expect action from me, not waiting.
Statement: «Trade union leader Mykola Danylchenko: "The modernization of Lytvyn-Khim is a story of the plant's development and fairness for the workers. The trade union will control every step: labor safety, working conditions, salary guarantees. The technical framework on November 20-21 will be transparent to journalists and the community. This is not a celebration – it is a shared responsibility for the future of our city."»
Diary. November 22, 2026. Round 4. I am not waiting, I am taking the initiative. Ivan is preparing a checklist – it is a control system, not generalizations. The technical framework will be in front of journalists. I will write to Lytvyn with a specific plan for the letter to the bank: five guarantees of fairness. If he is a man of honor, as he himself said, he will agree. People will know about my actions, not words. Sofia will control the eco-mon...
Turn 419 November 2026I am calling Kostiantyn Rybak and telling him: the trade union supports the independent control pilot 100%. I am developing a list of workers and activists who will be on the commission along with journalists. I will write the text for Yaroslav later (in a message). I am confirming to Lytvyn in writing: I am ready by Wednesday with an official letter from the trade union. The letter will include five points: 1) weekly eco-monitoring with an independent laboratory, 2) the trade union has full access to the data, 3) measurement schedules and protocols are public, 4) a moratorium on layoffs until the end of 2026, 5) a minimum 15% salary increase in 2027. No celebrations - only guarantees.accepted
Outcome. The trade union is launching a public commission to control eco-monitoring at "Lytvyn-Khim"
World engine: Negotiations, commission formation, and a letter with demands - without direct changes; salaries remain the owner's decision.
Place: Lytvyn-Khim Trade Union · Factory
Thoughts
Three signals in one move. Lytvyn is ready for fair control - that's good. Kostiantyn Rybak asks for my move - no question, I'm with him. But Yaroslav is a test for me. Blogger, YouTube, public. If I give him sensationalism, people will think I'm celebrating with journalists. If I stay silent, they'll think I'm covering up facts. There's only one way out: I'll tell him the whole truth, but in the context of the pilot. The data will be public, every Sunday. I'll give him access as an observer journalist. If Lytvyn is a man of honor, he's not afraid of this. If not - the truth will come out, and I will be on the side of the workers, not my friend. Friendship is not worth honor before the community.
Options
- Invite Yaroslav to the commission as an observer, talk about the pilot, give him Rybak's contact, but stick firmly to public data
- Reply to Yaroslav briefly that the trade union does not comment, direct him to official company statements
- Meet personally with Yaroslav, discuss his goals, then decide how much to tell
Choice. The first option. I cannot hide from the community, but I also cannot provide sensationalism without context. The pilot is fair and transparent. I will invite a journalist to the commission when all the data has been verified and is ready for publication.
Statement: «The head of the trade union calls: modernization at "Lytvyn-Khim" must be fair and verifiable. The trade union is launching a public commission for eco-monitoring control, to which we invite journalists, activists, and independent experts. Workers of their factory and the city will have access to all data. This is not a celebration for relieved bosses - it is justice before the community.»
Diary. November 9, 2026. Move 3. RESPONSE TO THE CHALLENGE. Lytvyn offered fairness - I believe 70%. Blogger Yaroslav is waiting for sensationalism - I will give him truth and control. Rybak asks for a commission - I am creating a public commission. This is my turn: from backstage agreements to transparency before the city. I am preparing the letter with five guarantees by Wednesday. If Lytvyn is a man of honor, he p...
Turn 39 November 2026I am organizing work on the letter to the trade union today and tomorrow until 2:00 PM. The document has five points: (1) eco-monitoring by an independent laboratory with quarterly public reports; (2) an increase in base salaries by 15% in 2028; (3) a moratorium on layoffs until the end of 2029; (4) quarterly public reporting of the trade union to the community; (5) a trade union supervisor at each stage of modernization with veto power for violations. Simultaneously, I am preparing a detailed plan with a schedule for Holub: stage – specific date – success criterion – responsible person – control form (act, journal, public presentation). I am giving Holub the paper this evening so he has time for comments. Money: from the trade union's cash fund...accepted
Outcome. The trade union is preparing demands for the modernization of "Lytvyn-Khim"
World engine: Preparation of documents and printing for UAH 500 from the trade union's cash fund – organizational activity without consequences for other parties.
Place: Lytvyn-Khim Trade Union · Factory
Thoughts
Tomorrow's meeting with Lytvyn is a critical moment. He is ready to listen and support a fair letter if I prepare it. Holub demands specifics: dates, criteria, control actions – and he is right, vague formulas do not provide completeness. Sofia demands eco-monitoring – this is not an impression, it is a system that protects workers from poisoning. All friendship with Lytvyn will be based on honor, not celebration. The letter is not a favor, it is a contract of justice. If I write it well, people will trust me as someone who speaks the truth publicly.
Options
- I am preparing the letter tonight, giving Holub the developed plan with dates and criteria, and tomorrow I will bring everything ready to Lytvyn – system, not celebration
- I am holding an emergency commission with journalists and activists even before the meeting with Lytvyn to record the process of writing the letter on camera
- I am waiting for tomorrow's meeting, then I will coordinate everything – we will give time for negotiations without rushing
Choice. Option 1. The letter is the foundation, it must be based on concrete guarantees. If I bring it developed and transparent, Lytvyn will trust me as a friend and approve it. Holub will receive the correct format. Sofia will see eco-monitoring in the document, not in words.
Statement: «The "Lytvyn-Khim" Trade Union and the city trade union association are ready for a fair contract with employers and the community. We will not celebrate development without guarantees: eco-monitoring, fair wages, moratorium on layoffs, public reporting. Tomorrow at the meeting, we will follow one principle – honesty towards people, not towards the office.»
Diary. October 30, 2026. Tomorrow with Lytvyn is the moment that separates justice from celebration. I am preparing the trade union's letter: five points, each with guarantees. Holub will receive a developed plan with dates and criteria – this is his language, a system, not impressions. Sofia demands eco-monitoring – rightly so, it is included in the letter as a guarantee. If Lytvyn is a man of honor, he will agree...
Turn 230 October 2026I am writing to Kostiantyn Rybak: I agree to the working group, but I ask that it be transparent, with journalists and activists present. At the same time, I am calling Lytvyn and saying: a technical framework is being prepared, the trade union is monitoring every step, this is a guarantee for the workers. I am writing to Sofiia Melnyk: you will observe the modernization, perhaps we will add environmental monitoring as a mandatory item. I am inviting Vira Pylypenko from the newspaper (UAH 2,000 for her time - from the trade union's cash desk), I am inviting Holub as a trade union activist. I will schedule the working group meeting for the next day (2026-10-30, round 2), I am preparing a letter of questions regarding safety and fair conditions.accepted
Outcome. The "Lytvyn-Khim" trade union is launching control monitoring of the modernization of the treatment facilities
World engine: Organizational steps and a small payment (UAH 2,000) from the trade union's cash desk - within the organization's own funds.
Place: Saint Michael's Cathedral
Thoughts
Kostyantyn invited me to a working group on the technical framework for modernization of the treatment facilities. This is the moment I've been thinking about. I can't just come and listen silently - this is one of the last opportunities to show that the trade union is monitoring, not celebrating. People expect a public stance from me. I must invite journalists so there are witnesses. And at the same time, I need to talk to Lytvyn about guarantees - not as a friend asking for a favor, but as the head of the trade union demanding fairness. Sofiia Melnyk needs to know about environmental monitoring - if she sees that I am extending fairness to ecology, she will be an ally, not an opponent. This round is the beginning of a system, not a celebration.
Options
- Attend the working group alone, without journalists, and discuss the terms with Rybak privately
- Attend with a journalist, invite Sofiia and Holub, demand transparency and environmental control as a condition
- First, talk to Lytvyn and Rybak separately, agree on the terms, then hold a public meeting
Choice. I choose option 2. I am taking the initiative. I will invite journalist Vira Pylypenko, invite Sofiia and Holub (a trade union member who understands the processes), and inform Lytvyn that this will be a control working group in front of journalists. Fairness is not behind closed doors, but in public.
Statement: «The "Lytvyn-Khim" trade union and the city trade union association are launching a control monitoring of the modernization of the treatment facilities at "Lytvyn-Khim". This is not a celebration - it is a guarantee to the workers that every step will be fair, safe, and transparent. We invite journalists, activists, and the public to observe the technical commission meeting. Workers have the right to know what is happening to them and have a voice in decisions that affect their work and health.»
Diary. 2026-10-20. Kostiantyn approached me regarding the technical framework for modernization. This is my moment. I will not celebrate behind closed doors. I am inviting journalists, activists, and taking the initiative. The trade union will monitor every step. Lytvyn is ready if shown that this expands his image of fairness. Holub will be my eyes and ears at the meeting. Sofiia will receive environmental monitoring...
Turn 120 October 2026На завтра о 14:00 скликаю засідання розширеної комісії профспілки в конференц-залі при ПрАТ «Литвин-Хім». Запрошую: Ігоря Голуба (мас. цеху, фіксуватиме кожне слово), Сергія Гнатюка (будівельників до контракту), Софію Мельник (екомониторинг), Олега Коваля (газета спостерігає), Софія має принести схему незалежної лабораторії. Наша мета: розробити письмо для банку від профспілки, яке буде гарантією справедливості, не святкуванням. У письмі: екомониторинг з незалежною експертизою, 15% підвищення зарплат у 2028, мораторій на скорочення до 2030, публічні звіти щокварталу. Фінансування: з касси профспілки на оформлення й легалізацію документу — 5 000 грн.accepted
Outcome. The Litvyn-Khim trade union is convening a Commission of Fairness regarding working conditions at the plant.
World engine: The commission meeting and UAH 5,000 expenses from the trade union's cash desk are within the powers of the trade union chairman.
Place: Khimselyshche industrial zone
Thoughts
Litvyn is waiting for the letter by Thursday, and this is my moment. Not a backstage celebration – fairness on paper. For two years, I have been building trust: with the workers, with Sofia, with the activists. Now everyone is waiting for the trade union's word. The letter must be a guarantee, not a favor. Eco-monitoring, 15% salary increase in 2028, moratorium on layoffs – these are our conditions. Litvyn will only hear me as a friend if I show that fairness expands his image, not breaks the friendship. Something is wrong with the dates – my notes are from 2027, and today is 2026. But the plan remains: the letter, transparency, control. People must see the paper.
Options
- Convene an expanded trade union committee meeting tomorrow and draft the letter in the presence of witnesses – to show transparency
- Write the letter myself today and discuss it with Litvyn privately first, then make it public
- Invite Sofia and Holub to help write it – make it a truly public act
Choice. Option 1: expanded commission with witnesses. Transparency is my shield. If the letter is written behind closed doors, people won't believe it. If the commission, journalists, activists – everyone sees every word, then even if Litvyn tries to change the terms later, people will know that fairness was proposed...
Statement: «On Wednesday, October 12, the Litvyn-Khim trade union and the city trade union association are convening a meeting of the Commission of Fairness in the presence of journalists and the public. This concerns a letter to the bank that guarantees workers' salaries, jobs, and the right to breathe clean air. We invite Hryhorii Lytvyn to negotiations honestly and transparently. The people of Cherkasy have the right to know under what conditions their loved ones work.»
Diary. October 10, 2026. Move 0. The moment of truth is HERE. Litvyn is asking for a letter for the bank, and I am preparing it not as a favor, but as a guarantee of fairness. Tomorrow, a commission with journalists: eco-monitoring, 15% salary increase, moratorium on layoffs. Sofia, Holub, Koval, Hnatiuk – everyone will see how this letter was written. If Litvyn is a man of honor, he will agree...
Meetings
Turn 529 November 2026Hryhorii Lytvyn: Agree on a letter to the bank about fair partnership, diversification of the Stage III plan, and public presentation of eco-monitoring data. Larysa needs a professional (you) and a chemist (me) to speak the same language first...
Place: Meeting · Bank Branch
Hryhorii Lytvyn. Agree on a letter to the bank about fair partnership, diversification of the Stage III plan, and public presentation of eco-monitoring data. Larysa needs a professional (you) and a chemist (me) to speak the same language to the bank.
Mykola Danylchenko. Hryhorii, we have known each other for a long time, and I appreciate that. But let's talk straight. You want me to help you with the bank - I understand. Larysa is, of course, a professional. But I need to know what exactly we are talking about. What is the figure for eco-monitoring? What does 'fair partnership' mean in this context? And most importantly - how does it affect my workers? Are salaries not being cut, are jobs not being closed? If everything is honest and the workers won't be worse off, I'm ready to help. But I can't sign papers without knowing what's written in them. Show me the plan - then we'll talk.
Hryhorii Lytvyn. Mykola, you're right - let's talk straight. Listen, I'm not going to cut salaries or jobs. On the contrary. The Stage III plan is modernization, new lines, more production. Workers will have more work, and therefore, more money. That's a fact. Regarding eco-monitoring - I'm ready to show you the reports. Honor among thieves. We operate within norms, but I understand that the union wants to be sure. Fairly. And here's the thing: if you help me with the bank - say that 'Lytvyn-Khim' takes workers and ecology seriously - I'll make you an offer. We'll increase union members' salaries by 8 percent from January. This is my contribution to trust. The letter to the bank will be honest - not a word of a lie. We'll just show that under the k
Mykola Danylchenko. Hryhorii, I'm listening to you and I believe you're serious. Modernization, new lines – that's good, workers need jobs. But I have to be careful. You know how it works: I'm the head of the union, not your advisor. If I sign a letter for the bank, people will say I've sold out to the factory. And then, if something goes wrong – salaries, jobs, ecology – they'll blame me. Here's what I can do. Show me the eco-monitoring, the plan for Phase III – the full plan, not shortened. I'll go through the numbers. If everything is honest, I'll tell you: yes, we can write the letter. But we'll write it together, and I'll know every word. Not for the bank – for the workers, so they know I'm protecting them. And about the 8 percent – that's good, thank you. But it's not enough
Turn 829 December 2026Hryhorii Lytvyn: Contract of Justice: signing conditions +15% salaries, eco-monitoring, moratorium, public reports, fine, implementation schedule. Discussion of the first week of monitoring and stories for the newspaper.
Place: Meeting · Trade Union "Lytvyn-Khim" · plant
Hryhorii Lytvyn. Contract of Justice: signing conditions +15% salaries, eco-monitoring, moratorium, public reports, fine, implementation schedule. Discussion of the first week of monitoring and stories for the newspaper.
Mykola Danylchenko. Hryhorii, listen... I know you're not offering this for nothing. Fifteen percent is a good figure, people have been waiting. But I need to understand clearly: what exactly is included in this eco-monitoring? Who will do it? External people, not yours? And the fine – for what specifically? If you violate the terms, does the fine go to the city's treasury or the trade union? It must be a real pain for you, otherwise it's just paper. Moratorium on reductions – for what period? For five years? For ten? I am ready to sign if everything is honest and transparent. The newspaper is good, let people know. But first, show me the contract text, I'll read it with a lawyer. And let's talk with the workers – they have a voice. When can I see the draft?
Hryhorii Lytvyn. Mykola, I appreciate that you don't take me for a fool. I'll be honest. Eco-monitoring – an independent laboratory, not my people. I've already agreed with the ecology institute at the university. They take samples monthly, reports go to you, me, and the newspaper simultaneously. No embellishments. Fine – five million UAH to the trade union's treasury if I violate the contract terms. Painful? Yes. But fair – it's two months of your salary for all 2400. People will see I'm not kidding. Moratorium – five years. There will be no layoffs, except at the employee's own request. It's in the contract. The draft is ready. I'll send it to you and the lawyer tomorrow. But one condition: you and the workers sign by the end of the year, otherwise I'll cancel it. The economy can't wait, Mykola. And g
Mykola Danylchenko. Hryhorii, thank you for your directness. This looks like real work, not just paper. Five million – yes, it's painful, that's good. University laboratory – I can check with Moroz, he's an honest man. But I have two questions. First, the fine – it should go directly to the workers' social needs. If there's a violation, the money goes to medical insurance or children's education. The trade union only manages, doesn't touch it. This must be transparent. Second, the five-year moratorium – that's good, but I need a guarantee that even if you sell the plant or something changes ownership, the conditions remain. This must not be a personal agreement with you, but a legal obligation to the city and the trade union. Otherwise, in three years, the new owner will say: