Miners in Novogrodovka of Donetsk region on the first day of the week staged a strike because of wage arrears, informs the press service of the Confederation of free trade unions of Ukraine.

first it was claimed that the protest, with similar requirements were Miners in the city of Novovolynsk of Volyn region.

"Today, July 27, began a wildcat strike at the mine "1/3 Novogrodovka" SE " opponents ", - is informed in the report of the press service.

they say that the first shift didn't want to get to work because of wage arrears. Employees of the company received about 40% of salary for may. The company's management makes a promise to repay wage arrears to Tuesday morning. The miners believe that it is possible to stop for a while protest and to enter the workplace in the 2 nd shift." But if tomorrow the situation will not change and they will not pay earned, the Miners are ready to go on an indefinite strike, " - said in the message of press-service.

Mine 1/3 "Novogrodovka" - coal mining enterprise in G. in Novogrodovka of Donetsk region, which is included in the state enterprise opponents.

This is not the first Ukrainian miners strike because of wage arrears. Before they came to Kiev and staged rallies in the city center, the authorities promised to pay debts.

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