Wednesday, September 02, 2015

#MYANMAR: Gov't Approves Minimum Wage Rate of US$2.82/Day

[world politics news]


A minimum wage of 3,600 Kyat (US$2.82) per day went into effect Sept. 1 amid the widespread criticism by some employers and employees. he national committee for fixing the minimum wage. Some unions and workers opposed the Ks 3,600 per day (Ks 450/US 35 cents per hour) fixed wage because it's lower than government workers' wages. The wage is not applicable to the enterprises employing fewer than 15 workers and small-scale family businesses.

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