The Ministry of Labour and unions start discussing minimum wages for workers in garment, footwear and travel goods sector for 2025; however, specific figures have yet to be proposed.

The negotiations, which affect nearly one million workers, are a tripartite process involving the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, representatives of factories or employers and union representatives.

The three parties will continue with meetings scheduled for the mornings of August 29 and September 6, 12, 19 and 26.