Campaign calls for no exceptions to minimum wage

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Services union ver.di is part of a broad group of organisations calling for the minimum wage to be implemented without any exceptions or different rates. Along with trade unions, organisations representing youth, women, environmental groups and churches are arguing for the €8.50 an hour to apply to all workers. They are particularly concerned that those in a vulnerable position in the labour market - young workers and the long-term unemployed - should not face lower minimum rates.
Read more at > ver.di (DE)

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