Miners from Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa on strike

The miners of one of the largest Poland’s coal mining company declined to work, Polish Radio reported. The protest is a result of a two-day referendum conducted in the company’s plants. According to the trade unions, over 18,000 people voted for launching the strike due to common disapproval for the austerity plan presented by the board recently. Sławomir Brudziński, the vice president of the Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW)  trade union said that the miners were forced to protest because of “shameful actions of the board.” As Polish Radio informed, the details about further strike will be revealed on Thursday. The WSE-listed JSW employs around 26,000 people.