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Minister of Labour rules out a minimum wage above 970 euros for now

The Minister of Labour has stated that the government will not increase the national minimum wage beyond the proposed 970 euros at this time. Any changes to the current proposal for the State Budget are contingent upon reaching a new agreement with social partners.

Why it mattersIf you are a worker earning minimum wage or negotiating a salary, you should anticipate that the minimum floor will remain at the currently proposed 970 euros unless a new agreement is reached in the Social Concertation.

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