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Polish coal mining labor protests

Overview

Coal mining workers in Poland initiated protests against major companies, specifically Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) and Polska Grupa Górnicza (PGG). Protesters from the ‘Sierpień 80’ union targeted JSW regarding wage disparities and the use of external contractors employing Ukrainian workers.

At the Wujek mine, owned by PGG, workers engaged in an underground protest and hunger strikes to oppose the liquidation of the Wujek and Bielszowice mines. The miners demanded a “just energy transition” and insisted that liquidation processes be handled by the existing workforce rather than external companies to ensure cost-effectiveness for the state budget.

The industrial action at the Wujek mine concluded after an agreement was reached between the workers and PGG.

Following these developments, PGG has implemented workforce reduction measures. More than 3,300 employees have utilized protections designed to assist the company during this period. Approximately 3,600 individuals may benefit from state-funded protections, which include a one-time severance payment of 170,000 PLN. The employer is also providing assistance to help displaced workers find new employment.

Entities

Polska Grupa Górnicza · Wolny Związek Zawodowy Sierpień 80 · Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa · KWK Wujek · Wujek mine

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Polska Grupa Górnicza provides 170,000 PLN severance to miners

    Over 3,300 PGG employees have accessed protective measures during workforce reductions, with up to 3,600 eligible for 170,000 PLN state-funded severance payments.

  2. 22 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Wujek mine miners end protest after agreement with PGG

    Miners at the Wujek coal mine in Katowice have ended their protest after reaching an agreement with Polska Grupa Górnicza regarding the mine's liquidation and energy transition.

  3. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Polish miners protest over wages and mine liquidations

    Polish miners from the 'Sierpień 80' union are protesting at JSW and PGG, citing concerns over wage disparities, the use of external contractors, and the costly liquidation of the Wujek mine.

Sources

es.fxmag.com · gazeta-lokalna.pl · katowicedzis.pl · moj.powiat.pl · niezalezna.pl · wnp.pl · wykop.pl

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