Former President of the Municipal Assembly of North Mitrovica, Nexhat Ugljanin, has raised concerns regarding recent measures taken in Zubin Potok municipality, which, according to him, disproportionately affect Albanian workers following the appointment of newly elected Serbian mayors.
Ugljanin noted that the current municipal actions are being justified on legal and procedural grounds, referencing previous decisions of the Municipal Assembly, including the formation of the Office for Communities, which included seven representatives from all communities.
“The Albanian community is being the most affected. Measures have been taken based on Assembly decisions and legal requirements stating that work experience must be at least six months. Workers who do not meet this criterion are being directly impacted,” Ugljanin told Front Online.
He further highlighted that the mayor will not extend contracts for workers currently employed under existing agreements, and that these decisions will be implemented directly by the municipal leadership. Workers employed under temporary contracts may face disciplinary actions as grounds for termination.
“In the future, the mayor will continue these measures, especially targeting temporary and contract workers,” Ugljanin added, emphasizing that the situation is creating uncertainty for Albanian employees in northern municipalities.
The statements underscore ongoing tensions in northern Kosovo municipalities, where political shifts have direct implications for local governance and minority communities.
