Lecornu moves planned minimum-wage increase to December
Politics · First reported 9 Nov, 13:40 · Updated 14:10
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said a planned minimum-wage increase would take effect in December rather than January, amid a cost-of-living crisis and protests.
- Lecornu announced the change on Monday, bringing the planned increase forward from January to December.
- The planned increase is 1.6%, according to France 24.
- The reports connect the decision to a cost-of-living crisis and protests; France 24 says Lecornu had held talks with trade unions and business leaders.
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- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu
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- Planned 1.6% minimum-wage increase
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- Moved from January to December
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- Cost-of-living crisis and protests
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