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Trepça miner remains trapped underground amid unpaid wage claims

A miner remains trapped deep underground in Trepça, causing severe anxiety for his family. The miner, who has worked in the industry for six years, has reportedly not received any wages for the past year.

The Trepça Miners Independent Union has issued a statement expressing solidarity with the families facing this uncertainty. The union emphasized that parents and families do not deserve such distress, noting that they have sacrificed their lives for the workers and should not be burdened with additional fear and sorrow. The union called for miners to be treated with respect and dignity, highlighting the impact these situations have on the families waiting for the miners' safe return.

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Trepça Miners Independent Union