Federation Council passes bill on special economic measures

MOSCOW, Jul 8 (PRIME) -- The Federation Council, Russian parliament's supreme chamber, passed on Friday a bill on special economic measures during military operations abroad, allowing the government to put into operation industrial mobilization facilities and objects and to use material assets of the state reserves.

According to the bill, in case of introduction of special economic measures, Russian companies will not have the right to refuse to sign contracts that ensure counterterrorist and other operations outside Russia by the armed forces.

The bill also envisages amendments to the current legislation aimed at better provision of Russia’s armed forces as they carry out counterterrorist and other operations outside Russia.

The Federation Council also passed a bill allowing the government to regulate labor relations in some organizations in case of introduction of special economic measures.

The bill allows the government to raise working hours, introduce night shifts and work during holidays. The government is also allowed to intervene in provision of the vacations.

In order to enter in force, the bills must be signed by the president.

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