Physical security workers at the University of Pristina “Hasan Prishtina” have started a strike today, demanding a salary increase, as they currently earn below the national average wage.
Several workers gathered today in front of the Faculty of Philosophy, presenting their demands alongside their representative, Arsim Gjinovci, head of the Association of Physical Security Workers at the University of Pristina.
“We announced a strike yesterday due to low wages, because the government decision was not taken into account at the Rectorate. Today we are here with some workers and we have started the strike, but according to some information, the agreement has been signed and we are waiting every hour or every 10 minutes for confirmation of the agreement with the Rectorate. We are here, and we will not work until we have something official,” Gjinovci said.
He also said that the current salary of these workers is €368, and they are demanding the implementation of the government decision on the minimum wage.“According to the information we have, the increase has been signed… we are waiting for the company document, and the decision will be that they will receive retroactive payments for the minimum wage increase from 1 January, which they will receive in May, and from 1 July their salary will be in line with the Government of Kosovo’s decision,” Azemi added.
Since they are now demanding a €600 wage, Azemi warned that in July there will be protests and strikes, as they say they will not stop at the minimum wage.
