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Everyone is Right and Wrong

Published January 3, 2026, 07:26
Everyone is Right and Wrong

The article discusses the complexity of setting a minimum wage and the inability to fully satisfy all parties involved. Employers' organizations consider the limit too high, while trade unions find it too low, with the government seeking a middle ground. The author argues that each job, each individual, and each sector have their own specificities and requirements, making it difficult to establish a single, fair wage. They use the example of the liberalization of the fuel market, where the price was set based on the most expensive petrol station, benefiting all participants. They point out that collective bargaining is based on the average and does not take into account individual differences. They also emphasize that employers' and trade unions do not represent all workers or employers. As a solution, they propose the creation of conditions for healthy negotiation and free decision-making by both sides, with state intervention only in extreme cases and for a limited period. They stress the need for compliance with the law and the fight against fraud.