The Minister of Labor and Social Security, Niki Kerameos, spoke to Live News about increase in the minimum wage. The cube was dropped and from April 1st it is 880 €. It is the fifth increase since 2019, and this year for the first time the minimum level of remuneration between public and private sectors is equated.
The net minimum wage amount is € 743 from € 709, which is today.
Speaking to Mega about salary increase, the Minister of Labor and Social Security said that the increase is significant but does not eliminate problems.
“But the difficulties are reduced and that is our goal. Our goal is to constantly strengthen the disposable income of citizens. Our government has reduced more than 70 taxes. Insurance contributions that were very high in 2019 have decreased by 5.5 percentage points over the last 5 years. A few weeks ago, responding to society’s request to reduce overtime contributions, nightclubs and public holidays, we did. “
Regarding why the salary did not increase, it replied that the procedure followed to determine the new minimum wage included a piece of consultation with the social partners.
“We were raised by 3-5% but our suggestion to the cabinet was over 6%. The reason we did it is for the roof and energy costs. Is it enough? We always want more. The average salary in the country is € 1,342 and has increased respectively with the minimum. I say this because the minimum is determined by the government so far- this will change in two years as it emerges through an algorithm- while the average salary is determined by the market itself. As the minimum wage increases, the minimum wage has increased respectively. We have a very serious chance of exceeding 1,500 euros average wage at the end of four years. “
Referring to the polls, he said that the government in 2027 would be judged by whether or not it implemented the announcements of the last election.
“Right now unemployment is at the lowest level since 2008, we have lower unemployment than Sweden, Finland and Spain. Our country is 11th in EU countries with a predicted minimum wage. The permanent problem of businesses is now that they do not find staff. “
Niki Kerameos concluded by saying that he would be in the United Kingdom along with 27 of the most important Greek businesses looking for high pay staff.
In this context, Greek citizens who are active in the United Kingdom will be sought and want to return to the country.