On August 27, the government and the Solidarnosc union signed an agreement on the increase of minimum wage, starting in 2008, to bring it to 40% of the average income. The agreement also sets the action priorities in terms of pensions' reform and revaluing wages in the health sector. However, it is strongly disputed among trade union and employers' organizations who did not take part in its conclusion. (Ref. 070710)
Minimum wage. The agreement plans to increase minimum wage to 1.126 zlotys (about 296 euros) starting on January 1, 2008, which brings it to the level of the 40% of the average income planned for 2008. At the same time, the government wants to revalue minimum wage gradually to reach, in 2010, 50% of the average income. The Council of Ministers will adopt this measure through a regulation.
Reforming pensions and earnings in the health sector. “The government, by taking into consideration the Soli
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