Trade unions have put forward a proposal for a minimum wage of €1500 per month for all full-time workers. While many sectors already have agreed wages that exceed this amount, the unions are worried about workers in sectors where no collective agreements exist. Occupations that are worse paid at the moment include hairdressers, masseurs and cosmetic studio workers.
English: http://austriantimes.at/news/Business/2013-11-18/50107/Unions_want ...
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