New Minimum Wage Practice Possible, Says Minister Gardiyanoğlu
Minister Gardiyanoğlu Discusses Minimum Wage Determination Process
Minister of Labor and Social Security Sadık Gardiyanoğlu recently appeared on BRT ’14, where he discussed the ongoing process of determining the minimum wage in the country. He emphasized the importance of real values and reasoning in determining the minimum wage, expressing his goal to reach a feasible, realistic, and logical agreement between the parties involved.
During his appearance, Minister Gardiyanoğlu made it clear that the minimum wage will not be as high as 30,000 TL, but stressed the need for a law to determine the minimum wage by January 16. He also highlighted his efforts to consider the December cost of living data and engage in discussions with both employers and employees in the process.
Gardiyanoğlu revealed that changes in the representatives of the employer side will be made at the table, with the aim of reaching an agreement based on real data and reasoning. He expressed his desire for a unanimous determination of the minimum wage in collaboration with the government, workers, and employers.
The Minister also touched upon the need to protect employers and announced plans to increase premium support in the production sector by 30-35 percent. He emphasized the importance of preventing expensiveness in production and encouraging and supporting production through government initiatives.
In addition to discussing the minimum wage, Minister Gardiyanoğlu addressed the issue of unregistered workers in the labor force. He expressed his aim to pass a labor amnesty within the month, with the goal of including unregistered workers into the system. He highlighted the benefits of having more people in the social insurance system and the positive impact on the labor support fund.
Overall, Minister Sadık Gardiyanoğlu’s statements shed light on the upcoming decisions and initiatives that will shape the labor and social security landscape in the country. He emphasized the importance of real, grounded numbers and reasoning in determining policies and expressed his commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of both workers and employers.
