The tripartite minimum wage committee has entered its final stage to try to reach a consensus, as union and business sectors present their positions ahead of the adjustment that will take effect from 2026.
In this context, the National Confederation of Independent Labor Unity (Conusi) presented its aspiration of $1,956.52 as the necessary income to cover the needs of a four-person family, pointing out the gap between that amount and the median salary of $735.40.
During the fourth ordinary session of the National Minimum Wage Commission, the Minister of Labor, Jackeline Muñoz de Cedeño, highlighted the participation of specialists from Fedecámaras, the Chamber of Commerce of Coclé, and Sintracoapa, whose technical interventions helped establish a common framework on the economic situation.
Next Tuesday, December 9, an extraordinary session will be held to present concrete proposals, and the deadline to reach an agreement expires on December 10; if no agreement is reached, it will be up to the Executive to set the minimum wage.
