Miners' protest at JSW gets physical

The Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa miners' strike and related negotiations have sparked a physical altercation between police and miners. Rubber bullets and a water cannon were used by law enforcement to block the entrance to the company headquarters. About a dozen people suffered injuries. The miners demand the resignation of JSW managing director Jarosław Zagórowski. More than a third of the company workforce is actively involved in the strike (over 9,000). The strike is in its second week. It was initiated after the managing director announced cost saving measures in light of poor finances. The miners blame management for the mine's financial condition.