The cabinet sees no reason why the minimum wage is to be increased. The trend in the minimum wage between 2011 and 2018, it is evaluated and, according to the minister, Wouter Bird, the (Social Affairs and Employment), there is no need to do anything to change it.
“it was Already a half-century, it provides a legal minimum of social security for the employees. Since the government is proud of that,” said Bird.
“The government believes that it is important for you now and in the future to keep an eye on whether the minimum wage and the corresponding social benefits is sufficient and will continue to be.” Now, however, the case may be, in accordance with the minister of finance.
in fact, the evaluation shows that the minimum wage between 2011 and 2018 shall be increased more than the average wage. Also, the purchasing power of workers, a minimum wage has been increased. In addition, the Netherlands has a low income inequality, that is, in the review period has remained unchanged.
The Central Planning bureau (CPB) in the netherlands is, according to Bird and explore some of the implications for jobs and the economy, it would have been if the minimum wage is increased. The current minimum wage for those over the age of 21 years, is now 1.653,60 euros per month.
