INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Labor shortages are usually good news for workers
Wages rise, working conditions become more bearable, and workers who are discriminated against have more chances of finding employment
This is the case in Russia at the moment, especially at factories associated with state defense orders, where women, the elderly and people
with disabilities are more in demand than ever.But growth in employment and income comes at a high price
Alexei Stakhanov, who was known for working so hard he produced more coal than was required and whose example was used by the government to
exploit workers.Employers do not only motivate workers with bonuses, but also force them to work overtime, although workers say this is
often done in a manner that, at surface level, appears voluntary
Some plants that produce military equipment have introduced 12-hour working days and six-day working weeks.Many employees are pleased to be
now work seven days a week and overtime
All this is paid at double the rate
