VOICED : COI investiga salarios atrasados en Sochi

The transcript discusses the issue of unpaid workers involved in the construction of Sochi 2014 facilities. The International Olympic Committee's spokesperson revealed that many workers were not paid by the contracted companies. An investigation into over 500 companies uncovered $8 million in unpaid wages, and while some workers have since been paid, others remain unpaid. The total number of workers involved is unknown, but many were from former Soviet republics. Human Rights Watch highlighted the exploitation of migrant workers, casting a shadow over the Sochi games.

What did the International Olympic Committee spokesperson reveal about the workers at Sochi 2014?

• All workers were paid on time.

• Some workers were not paid by the companies.

• Workers received bonuses for their work.

• The workers were all from Russia.

How many companies were investigated for unpaid wages?

• Over 500

• 250

• 100

• 500

What is known about the payment status of the workers?

• No workers have been paid yet.

• 6,175 workers are believed to have been paid.

• The exact number of paid workers is unknown.

• All workers have been paid.

Where did most of the workers come from?

• North America

• Former Soviet republics

• Western Europe

• Russia

What did Human Rights Watch report about the workers?

• They were all from the local area.

• Many reported unpaid wages to local activists.

• They were given extra benefits.

• They were all paid fairly.