According to the latest statistics, wages reached a record level last March : + 9.1%. If this news item satisfies employees and unions, employers and economists remain skeptical. (Ref. 070367)
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According to the GUS -main statistics institute’s – last data, wages improved of 9.1% last march when compared to the same period in 2006 in companies with 10 employees at least. This news item, which rejoices employees, is worrying economists and employers : the first fear an inflation risk and the second dread a strong increase in living costs. This phenomenon is accompanied by an increase in the employment rate (+ 4.5% in March 2007 when compared to March 2006) and a steady decrease in une

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