With 505 votes in favour, 92 against and 44 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted new legislation on adequate minimum wages in the EU. This is a key decision in combating the cost-of-living crisis. The Directive will mean that member states will have to verify the adequacy of statutory minimum wages taking into account purchasing power and the cost of living. Member states will also be required to promote collective bargaining and combat union busting, and countries with collective bargaining coverage below 80% will be required to produce an action plan to support collective bargaining. The Directive also requires the strengthening of the involvement of trade unions in the setting and updating of statutory minimum wages.
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