Minimum wage hike splits employers and unions

The government’s decision to raise the national minimum wage to €1,088 per month, has drawn strong and conflicting reactions from employers’ organisations and trade unions.

The increase was approved by the council of ministers on Tuesday, following a proposal by the ministry of labour and social insurance.

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said the decision was based on macroeconomic and social data, including inflation, economic growth and employment trends.

He...