The Association of Free and Independent Trade Unions (ASNS) has criticized the recent determination of the minimum wage, stating it does not comply with the Labor Law. According to the union, the calculation failed to adequately consider the existential and social needs of employees and their families.
ASNS highlighted that rising living costs, upcoming electricity price hikes, and other expenses such as school textbooks, clothing, and footwear require a minimum wage based on real-life needs rather than statistical calculations.
The union proposes that, starting from January 2026, the minimum wage should be set at 750 euros. They argue that this level would provide basic social security for workers and their families while remaining sustainable according to economic indicators.
Additionally, ASNS warned against the misuse of the minimum wage system, particularly in the public sector, and called for all employees to receive salaries calculated based on the legally established minimum wage.
