CCOO unions And UGT They published a joint statement this Thursday, criticizing the proposal of the CEOE employers’ association to increase workers’ prices as “inadequate”. interprofessional minimum wage (SMI) from 1,080 euros gross (in 14 payments) to 1,112 euros. The centers have not yet established a common position and have not specified how much the salary base, which currently affects around three million workers across Spain, should increase.
The minimum wage is supposed to “guarantee European standards of dignity and competence” and the 3% increase offered by employers does not meet this, according to unions. Bosses headed by Antonio Garamendi He moved to start negotiations last Wednesday, putting on the table a 3% increase for 2024 and a 3% increase for 2025. This amount was linked to the amount agreed with the facilities in the agreements with reference to increasing salaries. collectives.
“AENC contains articles common in Europe linked to the development of inflation collective agreementsThe centers responded to employers: “It is difficult to apply for the Minimum Wage, but it is difficult to apply for the Minimum Wage.” When the government officially calls them to negotiate, the attitude of workers’ representatives will be that those who earn the minimum wage should not lose their purchasing power. According to the latest inflation data, with an increase of at least 4% the SMI will reach 1,123.2 euros gross (in 14 payments).
The centers publicly requested the Government to convene the social dialogue table “as soon as possible” to begin agreeing with employers on an increase that would satisfy all parties. First, the Manager needs to convene his committee of experts to provide an indicative range on how to increase this salary base. Always under reference to matching a certain quantity with its equivalent 60% of average salary in spain.