Management of "ArcelorMittal Temirtau" JSC urged to provide housing for employees with many children

On Friday, May 24, in Temirtau the Minister of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan Berdibek Saparbayev and akim of Karaganda region Yerlan Koshanov has held a meeting with the General Director of "ArcelorMittal Temirtau" JSC Paramjit Kalon.

During the meeting, Berdibek Saparbayev stressed the importance of close cooperation between the state and business, urging on the company's management to implement social projects, support low-income and large families.

"The company employs about 30 thousand people. There are no wage arrears or job releases. However, the average salary level is much lower than the national and other metallurgical companies in the region.

In addition, about 170 employees of the plant are with many children, 91 of them have no housing. Improving the welfare of citizens of Kazakhstan is one of the priorities of Elbasy and the President of RK. In this regard, we ask you to pay attention to the prompt solution of these issues," Saparbayev said.

Head of the Ministry of labor also stressed the need to reduce industrial injuries, compliance with environmental standards and the execution of collective agreements.

In turn, the General Director of the plant confirmed the company's commitment to cooperation, social responsibility and further technological development.

"Our company is ready to cooperate and will consider all the proposals as soon as possible," Kalom said.

He assured that in 2018-2020 the company will invest more than 305 billion KZT, which in the future will improve the situation with safety and environmental situation in the region.

Also, on behalf of Elbasy, the company is building a polyclinic, a kindergarten and a sports complex in Temirtau within the framework of social responsibility. This year, 1.8 billion KZT will be allocated for the implementation of these projects.

In addition, the head of the Ministry inspected the production facilities, talked with employees about compliance with working conditions, the fulfillment of social obligations by the employer.