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Photos: Coal strike in Poland intensifies

February 9, 2015 11:24AM ET

Police confront strikers protesting wage freezes in clashes at the Jastrzebska Coal Co.

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Economy
Poland
Coal Energy
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Poland coal strike
Riot police form a defense line ahead of clashes with miners of the Jastrzebska Coal Company in Poland, Feb. 9, 2015. Andrzej Grygiel / EPA
Poland coal strike
The miners went on strike on Jan. 28, 2015 to protest the company's decision to cut costs, freeze wages and remove bonuses for the year 2015. Andrzej Grygiel / EPA
Poland coal strike
The police fire a water cannon at the strikers. Andrzej Grygiel / EPA
Poland coal strike
Riot police prepare to advance on the striking miners. The company has said it was forced to make drastic cost cuts in response to the shrinking market for coal. Andrzej Grygiel / EPA
Poland coal strike
The strikers set fire to tires in front of the headquarters of the Jastrzebska Coal Company. Andrzej Grygiel / EPA
Poland coal strike
The strike has gained in intensity since beginning in late January. The police also confronted the strikers on the night of Feb. 3, 2015, above. Andrzej Grygiel / EPA

 

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