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The plant, located in the town of Rubtsovsk near Barnaul, suspended its operations several months ago due to financial problems.
The workers blame the owner of the facility, RATM, for the poor situation facing the plant.
Local authorities promised that all overdue wages will be paid to workers on June 19, but some protesters told RFE/RL they doubt the promise will be fulfilled.
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Posted June 19th, 2009 by Armen Hareyan
