The labour minister has ruled out the prospects of an interim increase in the monthly minimum wage for the second half the year despite expectations that the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite workers. When reminded about the expectations of trade unions and minimum wage earners for an increase in the minimum wage in July due to record inflation, which stood at over 75% in May, the minister said there are signs of economic recovery and that the Government seeks to achieve the permanent, not temporary, economic well-being of the people. The minister also ruled out any adjustments to pensions to protect retirees from the effects of constantly rising prices.
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