Factory workers stage walk-out en masse in support of TV station strikers in Belarus
- 4 years ago
Factory workers in Belarus staged a walk-out in an act of solidarity with workers from Belarusian Television who have gone on strike in the wake of the contentious election results.
Footage from August 17 shows strikers from some of Belarus' biggest factories showing support with banners and chants.
200 employees of Belarusian Television protested in front of their building and many more joined to show solidarity.
One factory worker is heard in the video saying: "When we heard what was going on here on BT [Belarusian Television Building] we decided to support people as we did the previous time.
"We heard that people are trying to go on strike, but are not allowed to do that, so we decided to support them.
"People are supposed to know the truth."
Footage from August 17 shows strikers from some of Belarus' biggest factories showing support with banners and chants.
200 employees of Belarusian Television protested in front of their building and many more joined to show solidarity.
One factory worker is heard in the video saying: "When we heard what was going on here on BT [Belarusian Television Building] we decided to support people as we did the previous time.
"We heard that people are trying to go on strike, but are not allowed to do that, so we decided to support them.
"People are supposed to know the truth."