The New Union of the Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) held a demonstration outside the KEK offices in Pristina to voice concerns regarding management practices and employee treatment. Union representatives displayed signs emphasizing the value of personnel, with slogans such as “Workers are not numbers, they are lives” and “Stop repressive management.” The core demands presented by the union focused on achieving greater respect for workers and substantial improvements to overall working conditions within the KEK. These protests follow a concerning pattern of workplace safety issues at the corporation.
Most recently, an accident involving electric shock resulted in the death of another KEK employee. This incident adds to a history of fatalities at the facility, as two other KEK workers had previously died on the job. Specifically, Arbenit Ahmeti passed away while performing his duties after contact with electrical tension.
Furthermore, the KEK workplace had previously claimed the life of Haxhi Gojnovci, a worker who had been employed at the company for over four decades. The actions taken by the union highlight deep-seated dissatisfaction among the workforce concerning both safety protocols and managerial oversight at KEK. The visible protests underscore the union’s commitment to advocating for better safeguards and more humane working environments for all KEK employees.
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