Minimum wage, who has it and how much is it worth in Europe? Comparison with the 9 euros offered in Italy – Corriere.it
Numbers in EU countries
Out of the 21 EU countries that have a minimum wage Bulgaria the one with the lowest salary limit of around 398.80 euros per month 2.37 euros per hour. While the roof is higher Luxembourg corresponds to 2,387.40 euros per month, ie 13.37 euros per hour. Only seven other countries have minimum wages above €1,000: Ireland (1909.70 euros per month equal 11.30 euros per hour), Germany (equivalent to 2,080.00 euros 12 euros per hour), Belgium (equivalent to 1,954.99 euros 11.87 euros per hour), Netherlands (1934.40 euros per month or 11.16 euros per hour), France (equivalent to 1709.28 euros 11.27 euros per hour), Spain (1,260 euros equal 7.82 euros per hour) And Slovenia (approx. 1,203.36 euros 6.92 euros per hour).
What does the EU directive provide for?
The EU directive on this subject does not require changes to the existing national systems for the minimum wage to be paid to workers. However, given the differences in labor market models between different Member States, it creates a procedural framework to promote decent and fair minimum wages across the EU. Also because the contracts prohibit the EU Commission from legislating on remuneration issues.
How many workers take less than 9 euros?
According to INPS data updated to January 2021, in Italy there are around 4.6 million workers who do not pay an hourly wage of 9 euros, which is 29.7%. That’s about every third person. For private employees, the proportion drops to 26.2%, while for agricultural workers it is over 35%. When it comes to housework, almost everyone is underpaid: Those who earn less than 9 euros are over 90%.
What is the objection proposal?
The objection proposal provides the following:
– The worker in any economic sector is granted global economic treatment no lower than that provided for in collective agreements, with the exception of more favorable treatment.
– As a further guarantee for the recognition of a fair wage, a minimum limit of 9 euros per hour should be introduced in any case
– Just retribution, as defined, does not only apply to subordinate workers, but also to employment relationships that have similar protection needs in the context of parasubordination and self-employment;
– A commission will be set up, composed of institutional representatives and the comparatively more representative social partners, whose main task will be to update the minimum hourly wage on a regular basis.
– the effectiveness of workers’ rights to fair economic treatment is regulated and guaranteed;
– the legality of expired or terminated employment contracts is recognized by law;
– A period of time to adapt contracts to the new rules is recognized, as well as an economic advantage to support employers who find it more difficult to adapt.
