The unemployed will suffer the most under proposed minimum wage – Solidarity
29 August 2024
Solidarity announced today, according to a report from the Solidarity Research Institute (SRI), that the proposed minimum wage will further increase unemployment.
Since almost half of the country’s population is already unemployed, the consequences of the proposed adjustment will be particularly catastrophic for those wanting entry-level jobs.
Theuns du Buisson, the economic researcher at the Solidarity Research Institute (SRI), emphasises that it is essential to consider unemployed individuals when establishing labour regulations. This is the core of Solidarity’s position towards the National Minimum Wage Commission, which is considering adjustments to the national minimum wage.
“For the past three decades, the government has only focused on those already employed, without paying attention to those who would like to work, but cannot find a suitable position,” said Du Buisson.