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Meeting on the Review of the Minimum Wage

December 3, 2025

In the upcoming meeting of the National Minimum Wage Review Committee, unions and employers will discuss the hourly rate of the minimum wage and its calculation method. The government will have the final say on the increase, which is expected to be implemented from January 2026. The discussion involves factors such as economic growth and productivity, with differing views from both sides. Unions are calling for a substantial increase to ensure dignity in work. The final decision will be announced on December 8.