# Labor disputes and worker rights in the Balkans > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/labor-disputes-and-worker-rights-in-the-balkans > Updated: 2026-09-29T07:45:47.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Labor issues and disputes have been reported across the Balkans, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, miners in Kakanj ended protests after receiving wages, but workers in Breza, Bila, and Zenica faced ongoing struggles regarding unpaid earnings, with some threatening hunger strikes. In Republika Srpska, labor unions have raised concerns regarding illegal manipulation of annual leave by employers. As the situation evolved, labor representatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina shifted focus toward broader systemic challenges. In the Zenica-Doboj Canton, education union leaders called for better working conditions and dignified earnings for educators. Meanwhile, in Republika Srpska, union leaders noted that while the minimum wage increased to 1,000 KM, these gains are often offset by inflation and the rising cost of living, prompting calls for expanded regulations on product margins. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Labor unions in Bosnia and Herzegovina call for better worker protections Labor unions in Bosnia and Herzegovina are calling for better investment in education and more effective economic protections for workers to combat inflation and rising living costs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/labor-unions-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina-call-for-better-worker-protections ### 2026-09-20: Labor disputes and employment subsidies reported across the Balkans Labor disputes and legal updates emerge across the Balkans: Bosnian miners protest unpaid wages, Croatian authorities launch job subsidies for fire-hit Brač, and Serbian landlords face registration fines. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/republika-srpska-unions-warn-of-illegal-annual-leave-manipulations --- Cite as: Labor disputes and worker rights in the Balkans. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/labor-disputes-and-worker-rights-in-the-balkans