The Chervonograd Central Enrichment Plant is facing unresolved issues just months before the heating season begins. This situation was highlighted by Mykhailo Volynets, a member of parliament and head of the Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine, in a recent Facebook post.
Volynets noted that the court has postponed the decision regarding the replacement of the acting manager of the Lviv Coal Company for the third time, with the next hearing scheduled for July 21. He reminded that in April, an appellate court ruled the current manager, Volodymyr Yurchenko, was appointed unlawfully, yet the matter remains unresolved.
As the heating season approaches, Volynets described the ongoing situation as absurd, emphasizing that the plant’s operations are crucial for the remaining state coal production. He pointed out that the plant has not resumed operations, and the wage arrears for employees have surpassed 25 million UAH, while the production facilities continue to deteriorate.
According to Volynets, miners, plant workers, and residents of Sosnivka have become victims of prolonged legal battles and struggles for control over the enterprise.
He expressed hope that government agencies would take a more active role in addressing the situation surrounding this strategic facility. “Crisis management solutions, oversight, and the swift resumption of operations are essential,” he stated.
The Chervonograd Central Enrichment Plant is in a precarious situation with ongoing legal disputes affecting its operations. As the heating season nears, the plant remains inactive, leading to significant wage arrears for employees.