The Tunisian government decided to raise the guaranteed minimum wage in the industrial and agricultural sectors and in the pensions of retirees in the private sector, members of the National Social Security Fund and the workers in farms.
The guaranteed minimum wage in the industrial and agricultural sectors is increased starting from the first May 2019 to reach 403.104 dinars ($ 133).
The pensions of all pensioners in the private sector and those of the National Social Security Fund are increased by 6.5% starting from the first May 2019.
On the other hand, the wage of farmers is increased by 6.5% starting from the first May 2019.
This increase in the guaranteed minimum wage and in the retirees' pensions in the private sector is the third of its kind since 2017.
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