Rising prices and low salaries are having consequences on worker incomes
Monday, 04 April 2022
Therefore 59% responded that the price hikes have led them to cut down on the consumption of basic food items, and besides reining in their heating expenditure the majority (80%) of workers say they have slashed their spending on entertainment.
Most workers (85%) agree with the GSEE proposal for the minimum wage to revert to 751 euros per month and then have the negotiation among the social partners take place – only 10% have the opposite view.
The solution lies in tax cuts, according to 49% of respondents, while 43% want a minimum wage raise.