Unionists say breaking strike depends on government

Teachers in public gardens, civil servants in Kosovo's local and central institutions are on strike.

The main demand of these workers' unions, addressed to the Government of Kosovo, is the separation of 100 euros for workers until the Bill on Salaries comes into force.

The deputy chairman of the Grevist Council, Ali Gashi, said the strike would continue until the union's demands are met.

“BSPK is extremely interested in negotiating with government officials. Therefore, we appeal to the executive to reflect on finding a solution for both sides”, Gashi told Radio Free Europe.

The REL has also called for answers to Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti's information office, regarding whether any meetings and solutions are expected with the Grevist Council, but so far, the government has returned no response.

Gashi said that if the government does not reflect, the strike will not cease and students will not start the new school year, which should begin on September 1st.

Days ago, Kosovo's Ministry of Internal Affairs has drafted the draft bill on wages.

This legislation must first pass the procedures of preliminary and public consultations, and, following the adoption of the Government and Parliament, be published in the Official Journal of Kosovo.

In the bill, a copy of which has provided Radio Free Europe, it reportedly goes into effect eight months after publishing in the Official Journal.