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Garbage truck drivers strike over unpaid wages in Kostomuksha

Kostomuksha, Karelia, Russia · since Nov 13, 2026

Is it still on?

YESDay 2 and counting, since Nov 13.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Garbage truck drivers in Kostomuksha went on strike because they have not received their wages for over two months.
What they want
Workers are demanding payment of their overdue wages.
What changed
Nov 13, 2026: Local deputies met with the striking workers while prosecutors launched an inspection.
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What protesters want

  • Payment of overdue wages

Organised by: Aprel employees

What authorities say

The prosecutor's office organized an inspection following reports on social media, and preliminary data indicated that the wage debt would be paid the following week. Local deputies met with the staff to discuss the issue.23

The full story

Garbage truck drivers employed by the company "Aprel", a regional waste collection contractor in Kostomuksha, initiated a strike after going over two months without receiving their wages. The work stoppage led to a suspension of waste collection services in the city. City council chair Elena Soboleva and deputy Ivan Valdaev met with the striking employees to discuss the situation, stating they were previously unaware of the labor dispute because the workers had not filed prior complaints. Following reports on social media, the prosecutor's office initiated an inspection, with preliminary indications suggesting that wage arrears would be settled the following week.

Timeline

  1. The prosecutor's office initiated an inspection and preliminary information indicated wages would be paid the following week.23

  2. Council chair Elena Soboleva and deputy Ivan Valdaev met with the striking workers to address the unannounced strike.23

  3. Garbage truck drivers of the company Aprel in Kostomuksha started a strike due to unpaid wages exceeding two months.123

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