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eagerly awaiting the millions of workers in Turkey minimum salary negotiations continue.
Turkish Statistical Institute (TSI), a single worker 2,792 pounds 10 cents for employees in heavy subsistence work amounting to 2,5 07 pounds 70 cents for employees in medium-quality jobs, 2,339 TL for workers in Jobs being advertised is estimated at 10 cents.
The Commission for the Determination of the Minimum Wage held its third meeting in the field of negotiations to determine the minimum wage that will be valid in 2021, online, organized by Türk-İş.
At the meeting, which was closed to the press and lasted about 3 hours, the Türk-İş delegation presented their opinions and demands, while the minimum wage worker Özgül Assistant, who was in the delegation, expressed the problems of the minimum wage earners.
At the meeting, the TÜİK representative also announced the minimum subsistence amount for a single worker. TurkStat shared with the commission that the minimum subsistence amount for a single worker was calculated at 2,792 lira 10 kuruş for those who work in heavy work, 2 thousand 507 lira 70 kuruş for those who work in medium jobs, 2,339 lira 10 kuruş for those who work light jobs.
Meanwhile, it was learned that the commission will hold its fourth and last meeting next week at the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services.
TÜRK-İŞ: THE COUNTRY DOES NOT REFLECT THE FACTS
Türk-İş pointed out that the minimum subsistence amount of a single worker, which he shared in the TÜİK Minimum Wage Determination Commission, does not reflect the realities of the country.
In the written statement made by Türk-İş, it was noted that the minimum wage that should be the starting wage has become a living wage over time, and the following statements were used:
“Today, 7 million of our people are forced to live on the minimum wage. Inflation, living conditions and the minimum wage obtained are known to all. Therefore, the employer and the government must bring to the table a figure that people will smile and rejoice with. As we said before, the employees will accept. If there is a number, we, like Türk-İş, say ‘yes’ to it. We are waiting for offers from the employer and the government. In accordance with the next proposal, we will reassess the situation. “
How is the minimum wage determined?
Starting in December of each year, employers, unions and government representatives begin meetings to determine the minimum wage for the next year.
The parties hold four meetings, one week apart, in December. Although the parties made evaluations in the first two meetings, TurkStat makes its proposal in the third meeting. At the fourth meeting, the government offers a numerical proposal.
2021 minimum wage demands
HAK-İŞ
In his statement, HAK-İŞ President Mahmut Arslan said: “The minimum wage should be increased in accordance with the expectations and realities of our country. As HAK-İŞ, we believe that the minimum wage should be clearly explained and excluding the minimum allowance for life (AGI) When determining the minimum wage, the inflation rates obtained at the end of the year must be taken into account and the proportion of improvement and well-being must be added to this rate.
Confederation of Turkish Employers’ Associations (TISK) “Minimum wage supports you to continue to cover all businesses. Taxes on fees and premium charges are brought to an appropriate level. Determining a balanced minimum wage to protect employment is more important than ever, “he said.
DISK minimum wage recommendation
The Confederation of Trade Unions of Revolutionary Workers (DISK) announced its demand for a minimum wage for 2021 at 3,800 net lira. DISK President Arzu Çerkezoğlu stated in his statement that the tax burden on the minimum wage should also be removed.
TÜRK-İŞ
Confederation of Turkish Workers’ Unions (Turk-Is) and asked to bring employers before the government’s proposal. In the statement made, it was said: “If there is a logical and reasonable number that the employees will accept and smile, we will say ‘yes'”.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM POLITICAL PARTIES
The suggestions came from the leaders of the political parties. CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said: “Let the minimum wage be TL 3,100 and it is exempt from tax.”
The leader of the İYİ party, Meral Akşener, offered to increase the gross minimum wage to 3 thousand TL and to make the payment based on gross income.
While the HDP’s proposal was 4,000 lira, Future Party chairman Ahmet Davutoğlu announced his party’s minimum wage proposal at 3,300 net lira.
NET MINIMUM SALARY 2 THOUSAND 324 LIRA
The minimum wage is still applied as gross 2,943 lira per month for a single worker, and a net of 2,324 kuruş lira 71 when taxes and deductions are reduced. For apartment workers, unlike normal workers, the net 2,501 lira is calculated at 55 kurus as income and stamp taxes are not levied.
The total cost of the minimum wage for the employer is 3,458 lire for a worker. Of this, 2,943 lira is the gross minimum wage, 456 lira 17 kuruş social security premium, 58 lira 86 kuruş employer’s unemployment insurance fund.
The net minimum wage figures based on years are as follows:
MINIMUM SALARY 2019: 2 thousand 20 TL
MINIMUM SALARY 2018: 1603 TL
MINIMUM SALARY 2017: 1404 TL
MINIMUM SALARY 2016: 1300 TL
MINIMUM SALARY 2015: Jan 1-949 TL, July 1-1000 TL
2014 MINIMUM WAGE: Jan 1-846 TL, Jul 1-891 TL
MINIMUM SALARY 2013: Jan 1-773 TL, July 1-803 TL
THE DETAILS OF THE SUPPORT OF THE MINIMUM WAGE ARE DETERMINED
