Workers of tractor plant strike in Babruisk
Two brigades of the tractor assembly shop refused to work on the Tractor Parts and Units Plant in Babruisk.
RFE/RL has learned the news from a plant worker.
According to him, a reason for protests was a decrease in wages. About 20
people refuse to work.
“We came to work today and received pay sheets. We lost 45% of extra payment.
We didn't hear about any orders. They just cut off our extras. Managers do not
want to explain anything. We refused to start our work today. We remain in the
shop, but we are not working. They tried to scare us. They said we would be
sacked. They threatened we would lose 100% of extras this month. They said they
would find a reason to do so. Our shift ends at 12 am. We will go to the plant
administration tomorrow,” a plant worker said.
The Babruisk Tractor Parts and Units Plant produces units for the whole line of
tractors of the Minsk Tractor Plant. The plant employing more than 3,500
personnel is considered to be among Babruisk's most successful enterprises.
According to the recent information, the plant administration started
threatening the protesters with dismissals. However, they say they are not
going to give up.
