Coalition in move to raise minimum wage to above 14 an hour for 165,000 workers
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Coalition in move to raise minimum wage to above 14 an hour for 165,000 workers
"More than 165,000 workers are on course for a pay bump under coalition plans to increase the minimum wage by at least 55 cent an hour, pushing it above €14."
"Talks on what is being termed the "last-minute Budget" are set to intensify next week, with the minimum wage hike among the measures that has broad support."
The coalition plans to increase the minimum wage by at least 55 cents per hour, which would push the rate above €14. More than 165,000 workers are expected to receive a pay increase as a result of the change. Budget negotiations are accelerating next week under what is being called a "last-minute Budget" process. The minimum wage hike is one of several measures under consideration and it currently enjoys broad support among participants in the talks. The timing and inclusion of the hike make it a central element of the imminent budget decisions.
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