Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced that the Government will increase the gross minimum wage guaranteed by law from 3,700 lei to 4,050 lei per month starting Wednesday.
The 9.46% increase will apply from January 1, 2025, benefiting over 1.8 million employees in Romania, stated the head of the Executive.
"Today we are increasing the gross minimum wage guaranteed by law from 3,700 lei to 4,050 lei per month. We are validating a decision made by the Government, following consultations with the trade unions and employers who are part of the National Tripartite Council for Social Dialogue," said the Prime Minister at the opening of the Executive meeting.
The Prime Minister also announced that, as a result of discussions in the National Tripartite Council for Social Dialogue, the Government approves the first collective labor agreement at the level of the entire banking sector.
"This is an important step in strengthening social dialogue in Romania, providing better protection for the approximately 45,000 employees in this economic sector," emphasized Ciolacu.
Funds for two important highways and a metro link
Furthermore, the Government allocates funds for two important highways and a metro link.
This concerns funding for the Craiova-Pitești Expressway and the Bucharest Ring Road.
Funds will also be allocated for the metro link between Bucharest and Otopeni Airport.
"We allocate funds to railway and road infrastructure investments. This includes over 1.1 billion for supporting public passenger rail transport and completing ongoing projects. Other projects approved by the Government aim to finalize investments related to the Craiova-Pitești Expressway, the Bucharest Ring Road, and the Metro link to Otopeni Airport," stated Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.