On January 22, 2025, LLP “Kazakhmys Corporation” officially signed a new collective agreement for 2025-2029. This new document not only incorporates proposals from company management and unions, but also directly considers the wishes of the employees. The 2025-2029 collective agreement is aimed at strengthening employee social protection and developing corporate social policy.
One of the key achievements is the substantial expansion of support measures for workers and their families. Many of the changes were initiated by the company itself, highlighting its commitment to investing in employee welfare. Among the innovations of the collective agreement are a fivefold increase in childbirth benefits compared to the previous agreement. Similar benefits are provided for employees entering into marriage. New support measures have also been introduced for workers, including those raising children with special needs.
Nurakhmet Nuriev, Chairman of the Board of LLP “Kazakhmys Corporation”, emphasized that this is not just a corporate document, but the result of extensive diligent work and complex discussions based on a deep understanding of the situation and analysis of internal operations. The signing of the new collective agreement will qualitatively elevate employee well-being to a new level, providing additional social protection for employees and their families.
“We are all one big team, and each of us is interested in ensuring that people work in safe conditions. Safety is our number one priority. The second priority is employee social protection. The third is the productivity of enterprises, which supports the economy and upholds all the good initiatives we are laying out today,” stressed Nurakhmet Nuriev.
The company also emphasized the importance of cooperation with trade unions, which played a significant role in the development of the new agreement. Their contribution to supporting social stability and increasing employee awareness of labor rights will continue to be strengthened.
According to the union leaders, this document is one of the best in recent years, as it emphasizes the employer’s increased social responsibility and takes into account the proposals of unions and direct wishes from the employees themselves.
The new collective agreement reflects Kazakhmys’ commitment to being a socially responsible employer and lays the foundation for the company’s sustainable development in the future.
In addition to the innovations of the collective agreement itself, Kazakhmys is allocating significant financial resources to implement other social programs. For example, from 2025, employees working under normal conditions will be included in the existing voluntary health insurance. Also, this year, more than 200 service apartments will be donated to employees. Furthermore, specific categories of employees will receive targeted social assistance. Funds are also being allocated for the rehabilitation of children with disabilities.
