In a written statement from the Federal Prison Service (FSIN) in Russia’s Samara region, it was noted that a meeting was held with Avtovaz officials.
Pointing out that Avtovaz aims to increase its production by 28 percent by September and by 40 percent by January, the statement said, “At the meeting, the employment of prisoners sentenced to forced labor was discussed.” it was said.
Putin announced that it is getting harder to find workers in some sectors
In the statement, it was stated that due to the difficult situation in the region’s labor market, the company asked the FSİN representative for support in the employment of prisoners sentenced to forced labor.
Unemployment in Russia fell to 3.3 percent in April, the lowest level in history.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his statement in April, noted that it has become very difficult to find workers in some sectors.