Public employees across Kosovo are voicing strong discontent over the implementation of the 13th salary, with threats of widespread protests and strikes looming. Recent reports from Gazeta Express, dated April 3rd, 2026, detail the escalating concerns. These planned actions have been initiated by workers within public enterprises who feel they have been unfairly excluded from the government’s recent decision to divide the 13th salary among public sector staff.
Nexhat Llumnica, the chairman of the New Corporation of Kosovo Energy Workers Union, communicated this dissatisfaction on Thursday. Llumnica argued that the government’s action constitutes a clear double standard. He emphasized that over 4,000 employees of KEK, the largest taxpayers in Kosovo, remain without their promised 13th salary.
He believes the government’s actions demonstrate either a lack of understanding or discriminatory practices. The situation highlights a perceived inconsistency in the distribution of this benefit to public employees. Llumnica asserted that the government’s approach is inequitable, particularly concerning the workers of KEK and other public enterprises.
The potential for disruption remains a significant factor in this developing situation.
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