The Minimum Wage Determination Commission, which will start on December 10, will witness a principle.

The process of determining the new minimum wage, which will be valid in 2025, will begin with the first meeting at the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on Tuesday, December 10.

In the meeting hosted by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, the employer side will be represented by the Turkish Employers' Confederation (TİSK), while the worker side will be represented by TÜRK-İŞ, as it has the most members.

CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE NET 17 THOUSAND 2 LIRA

The minimum wage is currently applied as a gross monthly wage of 20 thousand 2 lira and 50 kuruş for a worker, and a net of 17 thousand 2 lira and 12 kuruş after deductions.

The total cost of the minimum wage to the employer is 23 thousand 502 lira and 94 kuruş for a worker. Of this, 20 thousand 2 lira and 50 kuruş is the gross minimum wage, 3 thousand 100 lira and 39 kuruş is the social security premium, and 400 lira and 5 kuruş is the employer's unemployment insurance fund.

THERE WILL BE 4 WORKERS AT THE MINIMUM WAGE NEGOTIATION TABLE

The Minimum Wage Determination Commission, consisting of 15 members with five representatives from workers, employers, and the government, will have workers represented by TÜRK-İŞ and employers represented by the Turkish Employers' Confederation (TİSK).

The 5-member TÜRK-İŞ delegation representing the worker segment will be chaired by Deputy General President Ramazan Ağar. As in the previous year, this year, 4 workers will be included in the TÜRK-İŞ delegation. Chef Selma Sayın, hairdresser Nihan Koçak, subcontractor worker Durmuş Öztürk from the Highways, and press member Sezer Özseven will express the problems and demands of minimum wage earners in the Commission this year.

HOW MUCH IS THE CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE AND WHO DOES IT AFFECT?

The increase in the minimum wage has a positive impact on all wages, especially those in workplaces where collective labor agreements are applied.

In addition to directly affecting employees living on this wage, the minimum wage is also relevant to a large part of society as it is accepted as a measure in many legal regulations.

The minimum wage figure affects many items, including unemployment benefits, severance pay, GSS premiums, military and maternity debt payments, voluntary insurance premiums, internship wages, and the report fees of minimum wage earners.

HOW IS THE MINIMUM WAGE DETERMINED?

The minimum wage is determined by the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, which consists of 15 members with five representatives from workers, employers, and the government, as required by law. The Commission is convened by the Minister of Labor and Social Security and meets four times in December based on customary practices to determine the new minimum wage.

The commission, chaired by one of the members designated by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, convenes with the participation of at least 10 members and makes decisions by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the majority is considered to be on the side of the Commission chair.

THIS YEAR WILL SEE A FIRST

This year, a first will occur in the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, as a press member will also attend the meeting to follow the discussions. Additionally, it has been learned that a chef, a hairdresser, and a subcontractor worker will also be present at the meeting to represent the workers.