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Santo Domingo.- Labor Minister Eddy Olivares announced a 25% increase in the minimum wage for workers in the Dominican Republic’s free trade zone sector. The raise, approved by the National Wage Committee, will be implemented in two phases: a 13% hike starting July 1, 2025, followed by a 12% increase on June 1, 2026.
Olivares emphasized that this wage adjustment aligns with President Luis Abinader’s commitment to improving working conditions and ensuring fair compensation. He noted that the decision reinforces the government’s efforts to uphold decent employment and labor rights as outlined in the Dominican Labor Code.
The minister reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to promoting policies that dignify work across all productive sectors, stressing that fair wages remain a priority for the current government.
The article does not state what the minimum wage is or what it is being raised to. Nice work !
How about some protections for the workers in the rest of the country. Minimum wages mean nothing without enforcement. Look for instance at the textile production in LaVega. They require workers to work 9 hours a day for 10-12k peso’s a month. That’s right…A MONTH. This is not sufficient for groceries let alone rent and utilities. If the workers raise a question they are fired. If anywhere screamed for unionized labor is is the DR.