Will there be an additional increase in the minimum wage? Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan spoke about the additional increase in the minimum wage, which is followed by millions. Minister Işıkhan said that there will be no additional increase in the minimum wage. Işıkhan also responded to the question, “Will retirees be given an extra welfare share?”
The minimum wage was increased by 49% in January from 11 thousand 402 liras to 17 thousand 2 liras. Although it was announced that there will be a single increase in the minimum wage this year, the public is wondering the question “Will there be a second increase in the minimum wage?”.
Statement by Minister Işıkhan
Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan put an end to the minimum wage debate with his statement. Minister Işıkhan gave the following answer to the question on the subject: “An interim increase is not on the agenda. This question was asked before. We maintain the same opinion. Our data on inflation is very good.”
Additional Welfare Share for Retirees
Minister Işıkhan also answered the question about the additional welfare share for retirees and said, “It is too early to talk about this right now. Let’s wait for July for this.”
