# Labor disputes in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/labor-disputes-in-federation-of-bosnia-and-herzegovina
> Updated: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Labor disputes and collective bargaining efforts have intensified in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH). Employees of the FBiH Tax Administration announced plans for a strike following over a year of failed negotiations regarding salary increases and a significant staffing shortage. Although management sought a legal injunction to prevent the strike, the court rejected the request, allowing workers to proceed while legal proceedings continue.

In a broader labor movement, the Union of Independent Trade Unions of Bosnia and Herzegovina is seeking to establish a General Collective Agreement to protect the rights of over 400,000 workers currently lacking such coverage. The proposed agreement addresses wages, meal allowances, and rest periods. While the Union aims for a swift negotiation process, the Employers' Association has insisted that proceedings follow existing Labor Law. The Union has indicated it will seek binding decisions through the Arbitration Court if an agreement is not reached.

## Claims

- The Union of Independent Trade Unions of Bosnia and Herzegovina will submit a draft General Collective Agreement on Labor to the FBiH Government and the Employers' Association. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- More than 400,000 workers in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina are currently not covered by any collective agreement. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Social partners will have a 30-day deadline to respond to the draft proposal. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- If no agreement is reached, the Union will initiate mandatory arbitration through the Arbitration Court. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Negotiations are intended to be completed within 45 days. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The proposed agreement aims to define hourly rates, meal allowances, holiday bonuses, and annual leave durations. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Employers' Association decided that negotiations must be conducted strictly according to the Labor Law rather than through a joint commission. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Trade unions in FBiH seek collective agreement for 400,000 workers

The Union of Independent Trade Unions of BiH is proposing a General Collective Agreement to define rights for over 400,000 workers in the FBiH, including wages and meal allowances.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trade-unions-in-fbih-seek-collective-agreement-for-400000-workers

### 2026-08-31: FBiH Tax Administration employees announce strike

Tax Administration employees in FBiH have announced a strike over low wages and staff shortages, following a court decision that rejected management's attempt to ban the industrial action.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tax-administration-employees-in-fbih-begin-strike

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Cite as: Labor disputes in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/labor-disputes-in-federation-of-bosnia-and-herzegovina