With the new year approaching, the country is gearing up for discussions on minimum wage adjustments, though workers may face a rise lower than the inflation rate. The annual inflation rate was at 49.38% in September, and the Central Bank forecasts a year-end rate of 44.11%, whereas reports indicate a possible increase of about 25% to 30%. The minimum wage increase affects millions of workers, since nearly half earn the minimum wage, setting a reference point for raises across the private sector. Union TÜRK-İŞ has highlighted that the minimum wage is 2,828 liras (€ 76) below the hunger threshold of 19,830 liras (€ 533).
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