The head of the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE), Daniel Mauratespoke out again about a possible increase in the minimum living wage after days ago he was against this measure due to the economic crisis that the country is going through. “We are going to get out of this recession and we will […]
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MEF also sees no room to increase the minimum wage in the midst of a recession
The vice minister of Economy, Juan Pichihua Sernapointed out that an eventual increase in the Minimum Vital Remuneration (RMV) is not on the radar of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) in a recession scenario that urgently needs to be reactivated through private investment. During his presentation at the Peru Sustainable Social Infrastructure conference, […]
Minister of Labor: The worst time to raise the minimum wage is in a recession
The head of the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE), Daniel Maurate Romero, explained that in the context of recession that the Peruvian economy is going through, there is no room to discuss a possible increase in the minimum vital remuneration (RMV). Likewise, he noted that the Government is aiming to recover and get […]
Minister of Labor: Increase in the minimum wage must be based on consensus between workers and employers
The Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, Daniel Mauratein line with the sixth recommendation of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in order for Peru to be admitted to this organization, mentioned the prospect of an eventual increase in the minimum salary. The organization to which developed countries belong previously indicated that Peru […]
OECD proposes that the minimum wage in Peru be differentiated by age or region
After the president of the Republic, Dina Boluartein his message to the nation on July 28, expressed his desire to announce “soon” an increase in the minimum vital remuneration (RMV) – currently set at S/1,025 – after consensus between workers and employers, the issue has returned to the public agenda, to such an extent that […]
Increase in the minimum wage: how is the proposal going and why was the session of the National Labor Council suspended?
The increase in the minimum wage is still on hold after the announcement by President Dina Boluarte in her latest message to the nation. Despite the fact that the meeting of the representatives of trade unions and private companies in the reactivated National Labor Council was scheduled for Friday, August 25, said session had to […]
Increase in the minimum wage: what did the Government say about the increase?
It’s been over a year since the last one was given minimum wage increase in Peru. Then, former President Pedro Castillo, in May 2022, defined the new figure as S/1,025. Currently, between statements by different actors, such as the Government of Dina Boluarte, employers’ and workers’ unions, the discussion on this topic is expected, since […]
Which government increased the minimum wage the most in the last 20 years?
After the announcement of the Government of Dina Boluarte about a possible increase in the minimum vital remuneration (RMV) for this year, the workers are waiting for this proposal that will be discussed in the National Labor Council (CNT). In this sense, during the last 20 years, the minimum wage has been increased 11 times […]
Labor Minister: “The possibility of an increase (in the minimum wage) is not denied”
The head of the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE), Fernando Varela Bohórquez, affirmed that the increase in the minimum vital remuneration (RMV) It remains a possibility, but it should be the result of a technical debate. For this reason, he announced that next week in the Council of Ministers he will present his […]
Salary increase in Peru: how much is the minimum wage and what is known about its increase?
Peruvian workers are waiting for the latest news about the minimum wage increaseto which he referred Dina Boluarte in his presidential address on July 28. Since then, other government officials and unions have spoken about it. For this reason, in this note, we tell you about the status of this proposal and the current value […]