Minimum wage commission meeting has concluded
The Advisory Board meeting, which will regulate the operations of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, has concluded. It was decided at the meeting that the commission will carry out its work with a 15-member structure consisting of representatives from workers, employers, and the government.
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The Tripartite Advisory Board meeting organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security concluded today. The meeting was held to address the operations of the commission responsible for determining the minimum wage, as part of the process that began on October 9 with the agenda of "Expanding Union Organization."
Worker and employer representatives attended the meeting. During the discussions, which lasted approximately 3 hours, the demands of the worker side were voiced and details regarding the commission's operations were debated. While the details of the meeting have not yet been shared with the public, more information is expected to be available in the coming hours.
EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH
Expectations among employees have begun to take shape ahead of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, which is expected to begin wage negotiations in December. Increasing economic conditions and high living costs are leading to stronger public demands for the minimum wage to be raised above the hunger threshold.
According to data from the Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (Türk-İş), the hunger threshold for a family of four, which covers only food expenditures, was calculated at 27 thousand 970 liras in September. In the same period, the poverty threshold, which includes basic expenses outside of food, was determined to be 91 thousand 109 liras.
TÜRK-İŞ AND HAK-İŞ WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMISSION
Türk-İş President Ergün Atalay and Hak-İş President Mahmut Arslan had announced that they would not participate in the meetings on the grounds that they do not find the Minimum Wage Determination Commission fair.
According to the law, the Minimum Wage Determination Commission consists of a total of 15 members, with five representatives each from workers, employers, and the government. The commission presidency is held by one of the members appointed by the Ministry. The commission can hold meetings with the participation of at least 10 members, and decisions are taken by a majority vote. In the event of a tie, the side with the president is considered to have the majority.