Elections Over, When Will the Minimum Wage Be 1300 Lira?

The countdown has begun for the minimum wage, which was included in the election manifestos of political parties in the November 1st elections. With the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) achieving a single-party government in the elections, 5 million workers are expecting the minimum wage to be 1300 lira. Prime Minister Davutoğlu had promised during his election campaign that the minimum wage would be 1300 lira starting from January 2016.

When Will the Minimum Wage Be 1300 Lira?

In Turkey, 5 million workers are considered to be earning the minimum wage. In Turkey, the minimum wage is determined by the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, which convenes in December. The commission decides on the minimum wage amount to be effective from January and July. The increase in the minimum wage, presented as an election promise, has given hope to millions of workers earning the minimum wage after the elections.