Serbia is gearing up for a full-blown union revolution, led by the new president of the Independent Trade Unions of Serbia, Zoran Mihajlović. While the government plans to double the minimum wage this year, Mihajlović makes it clear: the minimum wage is not the only priority — the goal is to raise wages for all workers! Is this the beginning of the end of poverty or just another political game?
Negotiations on the minimum wage started earlier than ever before, but the unions have yet to finalize their stance on an acceptable increase. Why? Because they fear that raising the minimum wage could trigger a rise in the cost of the consumer basket, which would eat up all that extra money. The fight for higher wages is tough, but Mihajlović promises the union center will be more active and respected in this process.
Serbia is a country where workers have waited years for a decent salary. The minimum wage has often been a political talking point, but the reality is many still barely make ends meet. Doubling the minimum wage sounds like a dream, but will it really bring better conditions for all workers? The unions are cautious because wage increases must go hand in hand with controlling inflation and prices of basic necessities.
What’s clear is that Zoran Mihajlović is determined to fight for workers’ rights and that the minimum wage should not be the only topic. Raising wages for all employees is a goal that could change many lives. But will the government and employers be ready for such pressure? And how long will this fight last?
As negotiations continue, Serbian citizens can only watch and wait to see if their wages will finally rise or if they will remain trapped in a vicious cycle of low income and high living costs. What do you think? Is this the start of a new era for workers in Serbia or just another empty story? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and remember — the real fight is just beginning!
