Strike Activity Called In The Mining Industry In Spain-00-7467

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Following the breakdown of talks, mining unions have called for four days strike action in the Spanish coal industry. The employees will down tools on the 22, 23, 29 and 30 of September, and a ‘permanent' sit in has started at the Ministry for Industry. Yesterday saw a activity of formally presenting something from the miners' families outside the Ministry.

A group of four miners in Ponferrada, León, has likewise started a hunger strike, saying that they'll not eat again until there is a ‘dignified future for the mining industry in Spain'.

Meanwhile the Government says it will start legal

Industry Minister, Miguel Sebastian, on the proper, with the UGT and CCOO unions in talks on the mines on Wednesday - EFE
Activity versus two mining companies who owe the July and August wages to their employees. It says it wants to recognise what these companies have done with the 367 million € in grants which they have received since 2009.

Industry Minister, Miguel Sebastian, has said that unless there is a clear explanation the Government could ask for the money to be repaid.

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