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Wages: French unions put companies under pressure

2022-05-12T18:12:38.316Z


The successive increases in the minimum wage do not compensate for that in inflation. The bosses are aware of the situation but with the margins shrinking, it is difficult to raise wages.


October 5, November 21, January 27, March 17, May 1… The appointment tends to become permanent.

Since last fall and the continuous rise in inflation, several thousand workers find themselves in the streets almost every month at the call of the unions.

The size of the processions will not go down in history, but the consistency of the watchword illustrates the depth of the crisis: despite government checks, all are demanding wage increases.

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Especially since at the same time, employees have seen the minimum wage benefit from three increases.

Between mid-2021 and May 2022, the minimum wage increased by 5.9%, or 72 euros net.

According to the Ministry of Labour, 85% of the 171 branches with more than 5,000 employees, or 146 in total, now have minima below the minimum wage even if in fact, employees are not paid below the minimum wage.

For the unions, the ball is clearly in the employers' court.

“It is time for employers to take their full part.

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Source: lefigaro

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