Kol Nikollaj, koji predvodi sindikat rudara, izjavio je za SETimes da štrajkači zahtijevaju povećanje plaće od 20% -- uključujući i plaćene radne dane izgubljene tokom štrajka -- te poboljšanje uslova rada, poput mjesta za jelo i tuširanje.
Kol Nikollaj, who heads the miners' union, told SETimes that the strikers are demanding a 20% increase in salaries -- including pay for the workdays lost during the strike – and improved working conditions, such as places to eat and shower.