UNIONS (Мережа професійних асоціацій України) is a planned network of professional associations in Ukraine intended to establish professional standards, maintain a registry of practitioners, provide arbitration, and represent professions to the market and the state. The project is currently in a preparatory stage, meaning the network does not yet exist, there are no memberships or fees, and no legal entities or charters have been established. The project is part of the Haydamax Organization.
Structure and goals
The project is designed as a network of professional associations rather than a trade union. While a trade union acts between an employee and an employer, these associations are intended to act between a profession and the wider world, including customers, the market, the state, and educational institutions. The proposed structure consists of three levels: the specialist, the professional association, and the overarching network. The network aims to provide a unified voice for various professions, such as business consultants, artists, builders, entrepreneurs, and developers, and to offer a public way to distinguish legitimate associations from mere labels.
Status and history
The website was released in August 2026 with several pages stating the intentions of various groups, including UPSA, TPEO, and UNIONS. In September 2026, the project was included in the Haydamax Organization registry. Currently, the project exists as a single-page website in the Ukrainian language. Although the names, symbols, and domains for the intended associations are defined, there is no public registry of associations, no membership rules, and no formal joining process currently available. The project is not affiliated with any political parties or government bodies.