The city of Caracas will host the 5th Social Dialogue Forum, which will take place on April 28 and 29, with the participation of representatives from the International Labour Organization, trade unions and other professional organizations, as well as government officials.

In addition to the ILO, “all the country’s trade union organizations will be participating, such as the CTV, ASÍ, CGT, and the Bolivarian Federation; as well as Fedecámaras and Fedeindustria, with government representatives in attendance.”

The last meeting of this body, created and promoted by the international organization, was two years ago, but it was abruptly suspended without any results.

For two days, three conventions directly related to wages in the country will be discussed:

1. Convention 26: Discussions on methods for establishing the minimum wage. This will examine the progress being made and whether it is being implemented.
2. Convention 87: concerning freedom of association, which will determine whether workers are being persecuted or harassed and whether they have the opportunity to express themselves freely.
3. Convention 144: which calls for a forum for social dialogue to discuss both labor laws and laws that affect the performance of the Venezuelan economy.

As May 1st approaches, the date on which the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, is expected to announce the increase in the minimum monthly wage, the discussions are progressing, new proposals are emerging, and concerns are also being raised by employers.

Recent meetings between the Venezuelan government and the ILO aim to pave the way for better conditions for the working class, which demands a living wage that allows them to cover basic needs.

ILO representatives Corinne Vargha, Ana Virginia Moreira, and Ítalo Cardona described the recent release of a group of union members in the country as a positive sign.

 

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Starting in January 2026, Mexican workers will receive a 13 % increase in the minimum wage, as indicated by President Claudia Sheinbaum, who added that the measure was supported by unions and employers.

This salary increase is part of the official promise that the basic wage will cover 2.5 basic food baskets by 2030.

With the increase, the national minimum wage will rise from 278.8 pesos per day (US$15.27) to 315.04 pesos (US$17.26). In the northern border region, where a differentiated system is in place, the figure will increase from 419.88 pesos (US$23) to 440.87 pesos (US$24.15).

In this regard, the monthly basic wage will be 9,582.47 pesos (US$524.96) in the rest of the country and 13,409 pesos (US$734.59) in the border region.

Authorities have indicated that the salary increase will benefit 8.5 million workers. They also highlighted that “the average real wage of formal employees registered with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) has grown 27.5% since 2018, reflecting a sustained improvement in labor income.”

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Spain could approve the royal decree for a semiannual increase in the minimum wage in 2026 if it doesn’t cover inflation.

“In the draft, the ministry led by Yolanda Díaz also includes a prohibition on companies offsetting the increase in the minimum wage through bonuses or salary supplements, as this would allow them to avoid the obligation to increase the wage annually.”

That is, salary supplements derived from “the conditions under which the activity is carried out, such as night work, dangerous work, or shift work, among others,” cannot be used to offset the increase in the minimum wage.

If the decree is approved, the minimum wage must follow the principles of the European Social Charter, always remaining at 60 % of the average wage. The regulation clearly states that “the calculation of the minimum wage will be based solely on monetary remuneration, excluding wages in kind.”

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The National Employment Law Project of the United States (NELP) indicated in its most recent report that on January 1st, 2022, workers will obtain an increase in their wages. It will be applied in 56 cities, counties and states.

According to the NELP, the minimum wage in 33 jurisdictions will be brought, on average, to US $ 15 per hour for some or all employees. However, the possibility of exceeding this amount was left open.

In the press release of the National Employment Law Project, they note: “These record increases come as we approach in 2022 the 10th anniversary of the first strike by fast food workers to demand US $ 15 and a union.”

Rebecca Dixon, executive director of NELP stressed that the pandemic has deepened labor and wage inequalities, leading workers to demand increases and better biosafety and quality of life conditions.

No salary increase since 2009

From the NELP they have indicated that wages have remained at US $ 7.25 per hour since 2009. As a consequence, the labor force has begun to organize in order to form unions in companies where they do not exist and demand higher pay for their performance.

With the approval of the new salary, which could exceed US $ 15 in most of the industry sectors, it is expected to improve the living conditions of people in 25 states and 56 municipalities, reaching a record of 81 jurisdictions.

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