ArmInfo. Akhtalinsky MPP workers went on strike demanding higher wages. ArmInfo was informed about this by the Chairman of the Republican Industry Union of Professional Organizations of Miners, Metallurgists and Jewelers of the Republic of Armenia Eduard Pakhlevanyan.
According to him, about 50 people are on strike. Tomorrow I intend to leave for Akhtala in order to try to solve the problem on the spot. He also noted that he spoke about this with the head of the enterprise Samvel Khachatryan, who, according to Pakhlevanyan, is determined, up to the intention to dismiss employees. Meanwhile, Pakhlevanyan calls for now to refrain from this step until a personal meeting and resolution of the issue.
We add that the Akhtalinsky MPP operates the Shamlukhsky copper deposit in the Lori region of Armenia.