ZCMC demands AMD 4.7 billion from 8 ex-strikers

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) is demanding 4.7 billion drams in compensation from eight former employees who participated in a strike from January 31 to February 10, claiming damages incurred due to their involvement. The civil lawsuit will be reviewed by the General Jurisdiction Court of Syunik Province, according to CivilNet.

Data from the Datalex legal platform shows that ZCMC is also seeking to recover an additional 25 million drams previously paid in state duty, as well as 2.5 million drams in legal fees for reasonable attorney remuneration.

Lawyer Hrayr Khachatryan, who represents the rights and interests of the striking workers, wrote on Facebook that a 4.7 billion dram seizure has been imposed on the assets of the eight individuals, excluding their bank accounts. He added that the same workers have filed their own lawsuits demanding reinstatement.

According to the lawyer, the plant continued to operate during the strike thanks to thousands of employees who did not participate and maintained the production rhythm of the company.

The strikers had demanded a salary increase of 120,000 to 150,000 drams on average, particularly for departments directly involved in production where wages are relatively low. The strike ended on February 10, with participants announcing they had reached an agreement with ZCMC’s management on resolving the raised issues.