How much will the minimum wage increase in 2023? When is the minimum wage meeting?

The question “How much will the minimum wage be?” It is eagerly awaited by millions of people. The critical meeting is now just a short time away. Although the minimum wage is not expected to be determined at the first meeting, the demands of the parties will be expressed and opinions will be presented for the increase of the minimum wage.

WHEN IS THE MINIMUM WAGE MEETING?

The Minimum Wage Determination Commission will hold its first official meeting this Wednesday to determine the salary that will apply next year.

Although the commission participants stated that their objective is to determine the minimum wage unanimously from the third meeting, the second meeting will be held on December 14.

It is expected that in the third meeting the minimum wage to be made in 2023 will be clarified, that is, no later than the last week of the year.

The Minimum Wage Determination Commission, which is made up of representatives of workers, employers and the State, determines the minimum wage.

The employers’ side is represented by the Turkish Confederation of Employers’ Unions (TİSK), and the workers’ side is represented by Vedat Bilgin, the Minister of Labour, as it is the confederation with the largest number of members.

HOW MUCH WILL THE MINIMUM FEE BE?

Türk-İş President Ergün Atalay said that the red line in the minimum wage is 7,785 TL.

Other participants have not yet announced a figure, but the markets will follow the negotiation process to understand the income that the Treasury will give up for 2023 and the possible contribution of the Insurance and Unemployment Fund.

According to the news from SÖZCÜ’s Erdoğan Süzer, power is accumulating on the Türk-İş front to the tune of more than 8 thousand lira.

Speaking to SÖZCÜ, a union president said: “Such numbers have been flying for months that the worker took 8 thousand lira and put it in his pocket. He now he is waiting for what can be taken ”.

On the business side, although no specific figures are expressed, a rate such as ‘inflation + 10 points’ is warmly considered.

HUNGER LIMIT INCREASED TO 7,786 TL IN NOVEMBER

On the other hand, according to Türk-İş data, the hunger limit that covers the monthly food expenses of a family of four was 7,425 TL in October, while it increased to 7,786 TL in November.

Therefore, the hunger limit has been raised to 2,286 TL above the current minimum wage.

The poverty line, which covers all expenses such as rent, bills, education, clothing and transportation, increased from TL 24,185 in October to TL 25,365 in November.

The monthly cost of living for a single employee increased from 9,705 TL to 10,170 TL.

The workers demand that the minimum wage be determined taking these figures into account.

HOW IS IT DETERMINED?

The Minimum Wage Determination Commission, consisting of 15 people, each of whom is five representatives of the employee, the employer and the government, determines the minimum wage. The Commission meets four times in December, based on custom, within the scope of work to determine the new minimum wage.

The commission, chaired by one of the members determined by the Ministry, meets with the participation of at least 10 members and decides by majority vote. In case of equality of votes, it is accepted that the party with the president has the majority.

The minimum wage is 6,471 liras gross per month for a worker, and 5,500 liras net 35 cents when taxes and deductions are deducted. The total cost of the minimum wage for the employer is 7,603 liras and 43 cents per worker. Of this, 6,471 lira is the gross minimum wage, 1,003 lira 1 cent for the social security premium, 129 lira 42 cents for the employer’s unemployment insurance fund. (AA)