Ulcinj Highway Blockade: Solana Workers' Protest Over Unpaid Wages

Ulcinj Highway Blockade: Solana Workers Escalate Protest Over Unpaid Wages Ulcinj, Montenegro – On May 25, 2025, former employees of the Solana saltworks in Ulcinj escalated their ongoing protest over unpaid wages and benefits by blocking the main highway connecting Bar and Ulcinj for nearly two hours. The demonstration, involving dozens of protesters, caused significant traffic congestion and prompted a police response to redirect vehicles. The workers, who claim they are owed 900,000 euros in total, are demanding immediate payment from the bankruptcy administrator. "We've been waiting for years," stated Sasha Mitrovic, a representative of the protesting workers. "We will not back down until we receive what is rightfully ours." The protest highlights the ongoing economic struggles faced by many workers in the region and raises questions about the effectiveness of the bankruptcy process in protecting worker's rights. The workers have announced plans for further protests, indicating the situation remains unresolved.