The increase in the minimum wage will put 164 professional sectors in "illegality," points out the CGT

The CGT warns that with the minimum wage increase on December 1, 164 professional branches may have base salaries below the legal minimum wage, affecting over 14 million employees. This increase of 1.6% will push 42 additional branches into non-compliance, marking a record number. Key sectors include metallurgy, hospitality, and transportation. The CGT criticizes the lack of government sanctions despite promises and calls for immediate negotiations to raise all salaries by at least 5.3%. The government plans to increase the minimum wage to approximately 1,502 euros net, with a monthly rise of about 24 euros. The Ministry of Labor reports fewer branches in violation than the CGT.