Constantine Christofides, the candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, proposes the setting of 950 euros as the universal minimum wage, according to a statement issued on Wednesday.
As stated in his programme of governance, Mr. Christofides makes an explicit reference to the great importance he attaches to the issue of the immediate establishment of a universal minimum wage, the amount of which must be determined on the basis of the relevant EU directive, which refers to 50-60% of the intermediate wage.
Furthermore, it is stressed that the intermediate wage must also be determined by an objective scientific study, noting that the study by the International Labour Organisation probably satisfies strict scientific criteria,[/B] but the Government has not made the study public, which is contrary to the principles of a modern state, and calls for it to be made public immediately so that the public concerned can form a responsible opinion.
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