Talks started on increasing next year’s minimum wage between the government, employers and unions, the Economy Ministry told Hungarian Press Agency (MTI). Although spokespersons refused to disclose further details media report the government put forward a proposal for a 4.3% increase of the minimum wage and the minimum wage for skilled workers, in line with its 4.3% inflation projection for 2013 with the possibility of a higher increase left on the table as well. The minimum wages are currently 93,000 forints (EUR 334) and 108,000 forints per month, respectively. Employers have stated they doubt whether the minimum wage should be increased at all, while unions said 4.3% is not enough.
English: http://www.realdeal.hu/20121017/government-unions-employers-begin-talks …
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