Stories from Jastrzębie-Zdrój · Poland

A coal company in Jastrzębie-Zdrój is implementing a voluntary redundancy program for over 4,000 employees. The program, which includes mining and one-time severance payments, is scheduled to run until 2031.

The government has adopted a resolution allowing employees of Jastrzębska and Spółka Węglowa to utilize voluntary departure programs with social benefits. One-time cash severance payments are expected to begin in May. The program will be followed by mining leave. Energy Minister Mariusz Marszałek announced that a support program for miners will include one-time cash severance payments likely starting in May. The program will cover 1,056 people with severance and 103 people with other benefits, totaling 4,277 individuals supported. This employment reduction is part of efforts by the Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa company to achieve savings. The company estimated losses of over 6 billion PLN for the previous year.

The Polish government has adopted resolutions regarding voluntary departures and social protections for over 4,000 employees at Jastrzębska Bogatnia and related coal entities. The first one-time severance payments are expected to be paid in May. Subsequent mining holidays may begin in June following verification by the Industrial Development Agency and the Social Insurance Institution. The resolution allows for one-time severance payments or transitions to fully paid mining leave. According to the Deputy Minister of Energy, over 4,000 employees have applied for the measures.

JSW coal company is undergoing a reorganization or recovery plan following financial difficulties. The company produces coking coal, which is listed as a critical material by the European Union. While the company previously achieved profits, it currently faces a difficult market situation for coking coal. The extent of the reorganization and potential job cuts or budget restrictions remain uncertain. The company is noted as a producer of both coking and energy coal in Poland.