Should you call me first or call the other party for clues about unpaid wages?

For this kind of problem, call the other party first.

If you encounter a problem of unpaid wages, you can first try to communicate with the other party to understand the situation and ask for a solution to the problem of unpaid wages. You can call or send a text message to the other party first, explain your situation and ask to solve the problem of unpaid wages.

If the other party does not respond or refuses to solve the problem, you can consider taking other measures, such as complaining to the labor inspection department, seeking legal aid, etc.