The International Trade Union Confederation has voiced strong concerns regarding the current situation for workers in North Macedonia. It is time to move beyond mere discussions about the minimum wage, according to Luke Triangle, General Secretary of the ITUC, following a meeting with the leadership of the Trade Union of North Macedonia (LSM). As reported by Gazeta Express via Portalb.mk, Triangle sharply criticized the country’s social conditions.
He stressed the unacceptable reality that a significant portion of the workforce – approximately one-third – earns wages that fall below the poverty line. Triangle emphasized the need for a salary that guarantees a dignified standard of living. “It is unacceptable that a full-time worker is unable to manage their financial obligations due to a wage that remains below the poverty line,” he stated.
The ITUC believes that the government and society as a whole must take decisive action to address this issue. The trade union recognizes the importance of strengthening the collective bargaining power of workers within the North Macedonian trade sector. This situation demands immediate attention and a commitment to ensuring fair wages and economic security for all.
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It’s truly disheartening to see workers struggling this way.