Comisión de Trabajo despachó reajuste al sueldo mínimo: parlamentarios UDI y RN se abstuvieron

I came across an intriguing news article titled “Comisión de Trabajo despachó reajuste al sueldo mínimo: parlamentarios UDI y RN se abstuvieron.” The article highlights the recent decision by the Commission on Labor and Social Security in Chile to push forward with a proposed increase to the minimum wage. However, what caught my attention were the two political parties, UDI and RN, who chose to abstain from voting.

According to the article, the Commission approved the proposed increase of 6% to the current minimum wage, which would bring it up to CH$337,000 per month. This would apply to workers over the age of 18, with fewer than a year of experience in their field. However, the UDI and RN parties chose to abstain from the vote, citing various reasons, including concerns over inflation and the need to focus on creating new jobs.

This decision has raised some eyebrows, as both parties are seen as conservative and tend to prioritize business interests over workers’ needs. Despite this, the proposed increase remains on the table and could potentially be approved by the National Congress in the coming weeks.

It is worth noting that Chile has one of the highest levels of income inequality in the world, and millions of workers earn less than the proposed minimum wage. This makes the decision by the Commission an important step towards a fairer and more equitable society.

Overall, this article sheds light on an issue that affects millions of people in Chile, and the abstention of politically conservative parties adds an interesting twist to the story. It is crucial to ensure that workers are paid a fair wage for their labor, especially during times of economic uncertainty.