Romania - Union demands higher minimum wage - December 31, 2025

Trade unionists will continue to require the Presidential Administration to mediate the conflict with the Government on issues such as the minimum wage or the collective agreement, said the president of the Cartel Alfa trade union confederation. The union demands an increase of the minimum wage to RON 4,350 (€ 855) per month. Employers’ organisations argue for the minimum wage to be maintained at its current level of RON 4,050 (€ 814), but they agree with the decision to be evaluated in six months. The Government said it intends to decide on increasing the minimum wage by Christmas.

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