Cernev said the employees come to work and do whatever necessary to resume production.
The employees will hopefully receive the rest of the wages for August until October 17, Cernev added.
“We currently don’t know anything about the wages for September,” he said.
Oltchim employs 3,353 people.
Economy Minister Daniel Chitoiu also said Monday he hopes Oltchim would resume activity in 30 days at most.
Romania has recently asked the European Commission to approve a loan of up to EUR10 million to Oltchim, and a decision on the country’s request is expected within 30 days.
Romania’s Government recently failed to privatize Oltchim because the winning bidder allegedly deceived authorities and the sale fell through.
Oltchim has 54.8% of its shares in the hands of the Economy Ministry, while Germany’s PCC SE holds an 18.32% stake.
Oltchim’s losses amount to about EUR400 million and it has debts of EUR580 million.