6 minutes agoSpain raises minimum wage to 1,000 euros
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The Spanish government and the two main trade unions in the country signed an agreement to decide that the minimum wage will be 1,000 euros a month, starting this year. Against this decision, the two main associations of local entrepreneurs expressed themselves, arguing that this is no time to raise minimum wages, as the situation [...]
Against this decision, the two main associations of local entrepreneurs expressed, arguing that this is no time to raise minimum wages, as the economic situation in the country is unstable, especially in the agricultural and tourism sector.
Confirming the deal, the Spanish Labour Minister spoke of a very important outcome for the country and stressed that the goal is a society that is not based on low wages.
In the European Union, 21 countries have a minimum national wage. Luxembourg is the first country in the EU in terms of the minimum wage of more than 2 thousand euros.
The country is followed by Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France. Italy is among six EU countries that do not have a minimum fixed wage together with Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Austria and Cyprus.
