The government and the social partners have reached an agreement on raising the national minimum wage, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat announced in a tweet this afternoon.
Details are expected to be announced in the coming hours.
Dr Muscat said he was proud of this accomplishment
Talks were held over the past months between the government, trade unions and employers' associations after the government in the Budget speech announced its intention to review the situation.
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Caritas had for the past few years spearheaded calls for the minimum wage to be raised, arguing that it was woefully inadequate for current needs.
It issued cost of living surveys to back its claims.
Just under 4,000 currently receive the minimum wage, which is €736 a month.
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