Political parties' minimum wage demands: Which party expects how much?

As is the case every year, the first expectations regarding the minimum wage for 2025 have begun to be announced.

The minimum wage, which is determined based on inflation and inflation targets, will be finalized following the meeting of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, which will include representatives from the labor sector, employers, and the government.

While the commission is expected to convene, party leaders have begun to announce their minimum wage expectations. Here are the minimum wage demands from politicians:

CHP: We will not accept anything below 30,000 TL

Announcing his party's expectation for the minimum wage increase, CHP Chairman Özgür Özel stated, "Our minimum wage demand is 30,000 TL. We will not accept anything below this figure. We will continue to object and fight. We will make this country difficult for you."

DEM Party: It should be at least 35,000 TL

DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan said regarding the minimum wage, "For the first time in the world, we are facing a government that offers hunger to its people, laborers, and employees. They are offering us hunger. They are not offering us anything. However, we will not waste our future by trusting your estimates. Our party's stance on the minimum wage is clear. Minimum wage earners should receive a wage that allows them to live humanely. The minimum wage should be at least 35,000 liras and should be updated and increased twice a year."

İYİ Party: 28,000 TL, provided there is a mid-year adjustment

İYİ Party leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu announced a figure conditional on a mid-year adjustment. Dervişoğlu said, "Taking into account the situation of employers, the net minimum wage for the first half of 2025 should be at least 28,000 liras, provided that it is increased again in July. A wage below this is an act of oppression against the Turkish nation. It is our duty to hold those responsible for this oppression accountable."

Gelecek Party: At least 33,337 TL

Gelecek Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoğlu emphasized that the current minimum wage of 17,002 liras has eroded down to 11,250 liras.

Davutoğlu stated that the figure to be set for the minimum wage should be at least 33,337 liras. Davutoğlu said, "Only if you provide 33,337 liras will you have prevented the minimum wage earner from being crushed by inflation."

Yeniden Refah Party: 35,000 TL

Yeniden Refah Party Deputy Chairman Suat Kılıç stated that the minimum wage should be 35,000 liras in the new year.

Minister Işıkhan: An amount that everyone agrees on

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan said, "We hope that a consensus will be reached on an amount that everyone agrees on for the minimum wage to be determined in 2025."