Gorbachev discusses economic and social reforms at Uralmash

Summary

This document contains a partial transcript of a meeting between Mikhail Gorbachev and workers at the Uralmash plant in Sverdlovsk, where key issues of perestroika are discussed. Gorbachev addresses concerns about production distortions and social development in the region, emphasizing the need for economic modernization, improved working conditions, and resolving tax issues affecting enterprise viability. Workers express worries about the future, while Gorbachev highlights the importance of involving the public in the reform process.