ArmInfo. The Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA) is concerned about the illegal actions taken by a group of employees of Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine CJSC (ZCMC), which have resulted in the disruption of normal operations at the largest company in the country and the number one taxpayer.
The Union's statement emphasizes that this initiative does not come from the interests of the employees. Iff the strike is declared illegal, according to the relevant article of the Labor Code, the employees involved in the strike will be held jointly and severally liable for the damage caused to the employer. In this regard, the Republican Union of Agricultural Workers urges all protesters to return to their normal work, engage in constructive negotiations, find compromises and not interfere with the activities of their employer company. If negotiations do not lead to an agreement, they may legally initiate a strike.
It should be noted that for the third year in a row, the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine has topped the list of 1000 large taxpayers of Armenia. In 2024, the enterprise contributed approximately 102 billion drams to the state treasury, showing an annual growth of 44%. This amount includes 2.2 billion drams in customs duties, 30.2 billion drams in direct taxes (including profit tax, income tax), and 2.7 billion drams in indirect taxes (including VAT and excise tax).
