02.12.2024 16:10
In December, all eyes are on the minimum wage. Statements continue to come in succession regarding the minimum wage, which directly affects millions of citizens and indirectly impacts many more. Following President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's statement, "We will not let inflation erode it," scenarios for a wage increase of up to 45% are being discussed, and a noteworthy statement has come from MÜSİAD President Mahmut Asmalı.
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How much will the minimum wage be in 2025? As the year comes to an end, the excitement for the minimum wage increase has started to rise. While millions are curious about how much salary they will receive in the new year, the government and unions continue to make frequent statements.
COMMISSION MEETING ON DECEMBER 10
The discussions about the increase rate continue to be frequently on the agenda in the media ahead of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, which will meet on December 10. The increase predictions starting from 25% had risen to 45% after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's statement that "We will not let inflation crush the minimum wage."
"WE WILL NOT LET INFLATION CRUSH IT"
After Erdoğan's statement, it was also discussed that the minimum wage could meet expectations. In an interview with Ekonomim newspaper, the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Vedat Işıkhan, who repeated the phrase "We will not let inflation crush the minimum wage," once again instilled hope in minimum wage earners.
STATEMENT THAT HAMPERS HOPE
Mahmut Asmalı, the President of MÜSİAD, made significant statements regarding the minimum wage while participating in a program on Bloomberg HT. Asmalı stated that he does not find an increase that would harm inflation targets in the minimum wage appropriate. He expressed, "In my opinion, an increase in the minimum wage above 25% is not acceptable."
Asmalı, who stated that Turkey needs to write a new story in the economy with structural reforms, said, "As exporters, we need to focus on efficiency and innovative products. Currency should not encourage imports, nor should it upset exporters. We need to produce while maintaining our competitive power and not losing market share."
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