minimum wage

Finance Minister Hints At January 2019 Minimum Wage Increase

Romanian Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici stated on Friday that the country’s minimum wage increase will happen most probably in January 2019, apparently ending speculation that the government could raise the minimum income in December.

Prime Minister: Minimum Wage Will Not Be Raised In November

Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Wednesday that the country’s minimum wage will not increase starting with November, as was proposed by the Government’s Prognosis Commission, but that the raise could happen in December 2018 or January 2019.

Romanian Labor Min Proposes Gross Minimum Wage Of RON700 Per Month In 2012

The Romanian Labor Ministry proposed that the gross minimum wage per month in 2012 be set at 700 lei (EUR161), according to a draft decision put forward Thursday by the institution.

EXCLUSIVE: Romania Unemployment Aid No Longer Tied To Min Wage In 2011

Romania’s Government has committed to the IMF to no longer tie unemployment aid to the minimum wage to avoid having to raise it along with the wage hike planned for 2011, according to the Government’s letter of intent.

Romanian Unions Say 15% Raise In Public Sector Wages In 2011 Won’t Cover Inflation

Romanian union leader Simion Hancescu on Thursday said the 15% raise in public sector wages announced by the Government for 2011 doesn’t mean a recovery of this year's 25% pay cut, as the 15% wage raise won’t cover the inflation rate and the elimination of the 13th salary, which total 16%.

IMF: Romanian Minimum Wage Will Be Set Following Talks Btw Govt, Social Partners

A final decision on the level of the minimum wage will be made after the Romanian Government holds talks on the matter with social partners, employers’ associations and unionists, IMF mission head Jeffrey Franks told a news conference Monday.

Romania Could Raise Minimum Wage, Increase Level Must Be Carefully Analyzed– IMF Official

The head of the International Monetary Fund mission to Bucharest, Jeffrey Franks, said Monday that there might be room for an increase of the Romanian minimum wage, but any decision in this respect should be carefully analyzed.

Romania, IMF To Analyze Raise In Minimum Wage

Romanian authorities and the International Monetary Fund need to analyze a potential raise in the country’s minimum wage because such a move could hurt the economy, IMF mission head Jeffrey Franks said Wednesday ahead of talks at the Labor Ministry.

Romanian Unionists Reject RON650 Minimum Wage Proposition Made By Govt

Romanian Government representatives proposed a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (EUR1=RON 4.2326), but unionists rejected the offer, after they had called on the Executive to consider setting the minimum salary at RON675 or RON705.

Romanian Unions Urge Authorities To Raise Minimum Wage To RON705

Romanian unions call on authorities to raise the minimum wage for 2010 to 705 lei (EUR1=RON4.1721), which is the minimum salary set for public sector employees in the unitary pay law, which regulates public sector wages.

Romanian Employers Say Minimum Wage At RON705 Would Entail Massive Job Cuts

Romanian employers said Wednesday that increasing the minimum wage to 705 lei (EUR1=RON4.2995) without amending the Collective Labor Contract would be “irresponsible” and would lead to massive layoffs.

Romanian Employers To Decide On Minimum Wage After Future Govt Sets Anti-Crisis Plan

Romanian employers said Wednesday they will continue negotiations to set the minimum wage for 2010, but they will make no decision until the future Government presents them with macroeconomic figures and its anti-crisis strategy.

Romanian Unions Agree With RON705 Minimum Wage For 2010

The Romanian unions agree with a minimum wage of 705 lei (EUR1=RON 4.2766) for 2010 but only if the collective labor contract is observed, namely the minimum wage reached RON1,300 in 2014, while employers say they will analyze the matter and ask the Government for tax deductions.

Romania Paid Second-Lowest Minimum Wage In EU In Jan ‘09 – Eurostat

The minimum wage in Romania of EUR153 was second-lowest in the European Union in January, after Bulgaria, with a minimum wage of EUR123, according to a report of Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Commission.

Romanian Govt Will Consider Min Wage Hike After 1H Results – PM

The Romanian government doesn’t exclude the possibility of raising the minimum wage but talks on this issue will be held after the analysis of economic results in the first half of the year, Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said Wednesday.

Minimum Salary Boost Threatens Romania’s Econ Stability – Employers

The rapid growth of the Romanian minimum salary from the current 600 lei (EUR1=RON4.1560) to RON1,600 or RON1,700 over the next 2 or 3 years and the approval of unrealistic salary grids over the next 3 to 5 years threaten economic stability, an employers confederation said.

Minimum Wage Issue Pushes Nearly 100 Unionists Into Protest Rallies At Govt HQ

Nearly 100 unionists joined Wednesday morning the protest rally at the Romanian government’s headquarters demanding the increase in the minimum wage to 600 lei (EUR1-RON3.5934) as of July 1.

Romanian PM Invites Unions To Talks

Romanian prime minister Calin Tariceanu invited the leaders of the main unions to talks on topics found in the attention of the unions and the Government, the Executive announced.

Some 100 Unionists Picket Romanian Labor, Finance Ministries Demanding Higher Minimum Wage

Some one hundred unionists picketed Wednesday morning the headquarters of the Romanian Ministries of Labor and Finance urging the government to hike the minim wage to 540 lei (EUR1=RON3.6435) as of Jul 1, from the current RON500.

Romanian Govt Sets ‘08 Min Wage At RON500, Says Possible Hike To RON540 in 2H-Sources

The Romanian government on Wednesday set the levels of the 2008 minimum wage at 500 lei (EUR1-RON3.5260) for the first half of the year and RON540, for the second semester, respectively, ministry sources said.

Romania Labor Min To Resume Negotiations For ’08 Minimum Wage

Romanian Labor Minister Paul Pacuraru on Tuesday said the authorities will reopen negotiations with unions and employers on the minimum wage for 2008, as he admitted the 500 lei (EUR1-RON3.4948) level proposed a week ago “can’t buy happiness.”

Romania’s 2008 Minimum Wage Set At RON500

The Romanian government, unions and owners’ associations decided to set the 2008 minimum salary at RON500.