Nach Protesten: Frankreich erhöht Mindestlohn um 1,6 Prozent
Nach wochenlangen Massenprotesten wegen der fehlenden Kaufkraft zieht Frankreich die geplante Mindestlohnerhöhung vor. Doch die Gewerkschaften halten die Maßnahmen für unzureichend.
In the wake of mass protests over dwindling purchasing power, France has increased its minimum wage by 1.6 percent, beginning in December. This comes one month earlier than initially planned, following a December social conference organized by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu with labor and business representatives. The increase brings the minimum wage from approximately €1,867 to €1,897 per month, or about €30 more based on a 35-hour workweek.
The overall minimum wage increase for the year stands at 5.3 percent, according to Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou. Following weeks of demonstrations, the government plans to raise a series of subsidies and aid. The Trade Union Federation CGT denounced the "scattered crumbs" given by the government and announced a new national strike and protest day on November 17th.
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