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5 October 2026

We, the undersigned trade union federations and civil society organizations, express our disappointment with the outcome of the internal vote during the final meeting of the National Minimum Wage Council held on 30 September; in which an overwheming majority of the members voted to maintain the minimum wage at USD 210 rather than supporting an increase in the 2027 minimum wage for workers in garment textile, footwears and travel good sectors. Whereas, an increase of USD 2 over the current USD 210, was made following an intervention by the Prime Minister, which resulted in the minimum wage being increased by US$2. The overwhelming majority of members voted in favor of and to maintain the figure of USD 210, followed by the immediate issuance of a decision on the same day announcing USD 210 per month as the minimum wage for 2027. This has raised questions about the independence, transparency, integrity, and effectiveness of the National Minimum Wage Council in carrying out its mandate.

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