More than Six Million Would Benefit From Higher Minimum Wage

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Employees in the low-wage sector benefit most, women and East Germans are above average.

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The minimum wage should rise to 14.60 euros per hour according to the will of the responsible commission. A new statistic shows that especially women and East German employees would benefit from it.[more]]>

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According to the calculation of the Federal Statistical Office, the two-stage increase in the statutory minimum wage will benefit mainly women and employees in East German federal states.

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The lower limit is still 12.82 euros, but in the next two years the minimum wage should rise in two stages. Women and employees in East Germany in particular can be pleased.

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The Federal Statistical Office has calculated what could be achieved by the two-stage increase in the statutory minimum wage.

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East Germans and women benefit most from the minimum wage increase to 13.90 euros at the turn of the year. According to an estimate by the Federal Statistical Office, 6.6 million employees will earn more in Germany.