Doruk Madencilik: Payment Planning Continues Amidst Worker Protests
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Workers at Doruk Madencilik in Eskişehir continue their protest over unpaid wages and severance pay, despite official commitments.
- The company, part of Yıldızlar SSS Holding, stated that planning for the payment of severance and end-of-service benefits is ongoing, aiming for prompt disbursement based on financial capacity and a set schedule.
- Doruk Madencilik, which no longer operates underground mining but continues energy production, has initiated legal action against individuals obstructing its operations or causing damage.
Workers at Doruk Madencilik in Eskişehir are continuing their protest, citing the non-payment of their dues despite official assurances. The company, operating under Yıldızlar SSS Holding, has acknowledged the existence of severance and end-of-service payments owed to former employees.
Necessary studies are continuing uninterruptedly to make the payments to the rights holders as soon as possible, in line with financial possibilities and the determined payment calendar.
In a written statement, Doruk Madencilik A.Ş. emphasized that planning for these payments is actively underway. The company assured that efforts are being made to disburse the funds to the rightful claimants as soon as possible, aligning with financial capabilities and a predetermined payment schedule. "Necessary studies are continuing uninterruptedly to make the payments to the rights holders as soon as possible, in line with financial possibilities and the determined payment calendar," the company stated.
The company also addressed what it termed "untrue claims" and "misleading information" circulating publicly. It clarified that Doruk Madencilik A.Ş. is no longer involved in underground mining operations. Instead, its energy plant continues to produce approximately 135 MW of power, contributing to Turkey's energy supply security. The company stressed its respect for employees' labor and legal rights, affirming its commitment to fulfilling all obligations.
The company, which operates under Yıldızlar SSS Holding, stated that planning for the payment of severance and end-of-service benefits is ongoing, aiming for prompt disbursement based on financial capacity and a set schedule.
Furthermore, Doruk Madencilik announced that legal proceedings have been initiated against individuals engaged in unlawful actions that disrupt company operations, production, public order, or cause financial and moral damage. The company reiterated its primary focus on contributing to Turkey's production power, preserving employment, and channeling added value into the national economy. It urged former employees to act with common sense and reiterated that payment planning is ongoing.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against individuals engaged in unlawful actions that disrupt company operations, production, public order, or cause financial and moral damage.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.