Minimum Wage May Increase in September

Minimum wage is often a matter of debate in our country. “Will there be an increase in the minimum wage? If so, what percentage will the increase be?” Questions like these are frequently on the agenda. In the statements coming from the ruling party, it is frequently stated that there is no minimum wage increase on the agenda. Social Security Chief Expert İsa Karakaş He pointed out September for the minimum wage increase.

Karakaş said in his statement: “While the hunger line is approaching 20 thousand TL Keeping the minimum wage below 17 thousand TL is against the spirit and essence of the legal regulation. “We are fighting against inflation, but the burden of this inflation should not be borne solely by employees.” He said his words.

The attitude of the economic management is negative

According to Karakaş’s statements government and main opposition party, is positive about the minimum wage increase, but the economic management expresses a negative opinion on this issue. Karakaş also stated that public increases such as natural gas and electricity have been postponed.

The said increases are made public June inflation He stated that it can be reflected after it is announced. SSI Chief Expert, “After the raises are announced to the public, the minimum wage may increase sometime around September. We have heard in this direction. Because after the raise for retirees and civil servants, the rates will change, and this will be reflected in the general increases. As backstage information “We received such sensations.” he said.

There are different opinions on the minimum wage. some groups minimum wage increase While they see it as a factor that increases inflation, some groups find the increase necessary.