European Journal | Ukraine - Miners,but no Paydirt

The coal mines in eastern Ukraine are among the world’s most dangerous mines. The kilometer-deep shafts are full of poisonous,explosive methane gas.But there is no money for security measures. The profits flow into the pockets of the new steel barons and the state,which still operates many mines itself. In the crisis,the bosses aren’t firing anyone,but they are cutting wages. With less than 300 euros a month,the miners can no longer feed their families.