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MINSK, 14 August (BelTA) – People should be equally protected at private and state-run enterprises. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement while talking to employees of OAO Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant (MZKT) on 14 August, BelTA has learned.

The head of state was asked how the trade union movement was developing in the private sector and whether the process was slowed down after the congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus in May.

“Our entire nation will get equal guarantees everywhere,” stressed the President. “People employed by private enterprises and state ones are equal. They should be equally protected.”

“Whether the process slows down or not after the congress depends only on you. You know that I supported this process. The trade unions now have new leaders. As you can see they are normal, sensible young people. I have supported and support you everywhere. You have to notice whether the process goes at private enterprises pro forma or not and whether they have the social package that state enterprises offer or not,” said the Belarusian leader.

In his words, there is no catastrophe yet, however, some complaints have been submitted. “But if I am told that the decisions I have made are not fulfilled or are fulfilled pro forma, you know what will happen. This is why you just have to tip me off about what is going on,” said the head of state.

“I don’t think anyone in our country will risk neglecting the president’s decisions,” added Alexander Lukashenko.

“You can see how private businesses demand conditions equal to those state enterprises enjoy! They will have to treat the employees the way state enterprises do. It is where the idea originates. This is why everything depends on you. If you inform us in time, we will have enough authority to bring things to order here, too,” noted the President.