Interesting comment from the government front ahead of the minimum wage meeting: 'Extremes are harmful'
The long-awaited day for the 2026 minimum wage increase has arrived. Important statements came from President Erdoğan and government officials ahead of the meeting scheduled for 2:00 PM today. Meanwhile, Türk-İş has raised objections regarding the structure of the commission.
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Millions of workers have their eyes on the first meeting to be held for the 2026 minimum wage increase. The meeting, which will begin at 2:00 PM today, will be a significant turning point regarding the minimum wage hike. Statements from the government side and the stance of employers may also influence the course of this meeting.
CALL TO EMPLOYERS FROM PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made an important call to employers ahead of the meeting, saying, "Put your hands under the stone." Erdoğan requested that employers contribute to the process of determining the minimum wage. This statement emphasized that the minimum wage should be determined not only by the government but with the joint contribution of all stakeholders.
"FINDING THE BALANCE IS IMPORTANT"
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz made significant statements regarding the minimum wage increase. Stating that excessive increases could be harmful, Yılmaz said, "It is important to find a balance point. Extremes are always harmful; what matters is to find the balance, that is, the middle ground."