Tag: low-wage sector
Statutory minimum wage has a positive effect
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One in five East Germans earns less than 13 euros per hour
As of: October 2nd, 2023 1:52 p.m Even 33 years after reunification, people in East Germany still earn significantly less than in the West. The increase in the statutory minimum…
5.8 million jobs better paid through minimum wage increase
Status: 06/01/2023 4:56 p.m The minimum wage has been €12 an hour since October last year. According to the Federal Statistical Office, several million people benefited from this. The increase…
More and more people can only make ends meet with multiple jobs
background Status: 05/29/2023 2:53 p.m In Germany, more and more people are only able to make ends meet with several jobs. The high inflation exacerbates the situation dramatically, especially for…