As the year ends, there are many things that need to be defined for the next year; These include reaching an agreement to increase the minimum wage next year.
For this reason, Unions, businessmen and the Government are at the negotiating table To reach an agreement since last November 30th. The unions would already have an offer exceeding 15 percent.
(Read: Minimum wage 2024: unions want 18% raise, businessmen come without figures)
December 12 is one of the most anticipated dates because proposals will be presented and discussed.
These days are key to defining this increase in line with the timetable envisaged by the EU Commission. Ministry of Labor.
• On December 11, basic data analyzes were made regarding this decision, such as November inflation and GDP data provided by Republic Bank and Dane.
• Bids will be submitted on December 12
• An agreement will be made on December 13 and 14
• The 15th will be the first deadline to reach an agreement.
(Also: Minimum wage in 2024 | Mintrabajo hints at increase: could be double digits).
According to this Caracol News““Labor confederations will want an 18% increase.”; So 18% of the current salary of $1,160,000 is added.
So, if the percentage rate is added to this value, it may be around the minimum wage. $1,368,800 in base salary, without transportation assistance.
According to the calculations announced by EL TIEMPO, taking into account inflation and productivity data, the base of the increase in 2024 is 11.24 percent; i.e. 130,384 pesos.
Thus, according to these calculations, the minimum wage plus transportation assistance could be around 1,290,384 pesos.
GERLADINE BAJONERO VÁSQUEZ
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