The Feminist Thinking and Action Collective marked its protest in Pristina today by creating graffiti in response to the recent death of a construction worker at a local construction site. The collective used this action to voice strong condemnation regarding the circumstances surrounding the worker’s death, asserting that the incident was a direct result of the difficult working conditions faced by construction laborers. In their statement, the collective framed the event as another instance of the failures inherent in what they term “decaying and murderous capitalism.” They stated, “With the aim of revolt, we saw today the unfolding of another fatal episode of the decaying and murderous capitalism that also took a construction worker’s life and left others injured.”
Furthermore, the group directed criticism toward the construction sector and state institutions.
They argued that construction workers routinely encounter unsafe working environments, inadequate wages, and insufficient workplace protections. The collective specifically addressed the issues within the industry, noting that the “construction mafia has long been…” Their protest highlights ongoing concerns regarding labor safety and worker rights within the capital’s building sector following the reported death.
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