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# Bosnia’s Binas Workers Threaten Strike Over Wage Violations
- URL: https://www.adriadefense.com/bosnias-binas-workers-threaten-strike-over-wage-violations/
- Published: 2025-11-12T17:22:15.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-12T17:22:15.000Z
- Description: Workers at Bosnia’s state-owned arms manufacturer Binas d.d. Bugojno warn of a possible strike, accusing management of refusing to pay the legally mandated minimum wage and breaching the collective agreement.
- Author: AdriaDefense Desk
- Tags: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Industry, Binas, #Bakir Moric

In an open letter addressed to the Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), relevant ministers, the Supervisory Board, and the management of the state-owned company **Binas d.d. Bugojno**, workers have accused the company’s leadership of **systematically violating labor rights** and ignoring legally mandated wage provisions.

The letter, signed by **Bakir Moric**, employee and president of the company’s trade union branch, claims that the management has **refused to implement the minimum hourly wage** established by law and the collective agreement — despite workers fulfilling their duties conscientiously.

“This represents a direct breach of the labor law framework of the Federation of BiH,” the letter states, referencing the **Labor Law**, which obliges employers to apply collective agreements, prohibits the reduction of acquired rights, and mandates compliance with official regulations.

The union notes that the **minimum hourly rate** was agreed between the **Metalworkers’ Union of FBiH** and the **Employers’ Association of FBiH**, and that its non-enforcement constitutes “a gross violation of legal provisions and a serious infringement of workers’ rights.”

They call on the **Government of the Federation of BiH**, as the company’s majority owner, to immediately ensure compliance with the legal wage rate, initiate oversight of the company’s management, determine responsibility, and **guarantee protection of workers’ rights**.

“Workers will no longer tolerate legal and social insecurity,” Moric warned, adding that if authorities remain silent, the union will initiate all legally available measures — including administrative and court proceedings, and potentially a **complete work stoppage**.

“Gentlemen, do you not respect the laws of this country? Must workers stop production to defend their rights?” the letter concludes.

According to the union, **50 employees have already sued Binas** over violations of the collective agreement and wage rules last year, and **over 300 more** could do the same if the situation is not resolved swiftly.