Skopje, 3 July 2023 (MIA) - The Economic-Social Council (ESC) held Monday a session presided by Minister of Labor and Social Policy Jovanka Trenchevska, including the presentation of new simulations concerning the proposals for wage increase put forward by the unions.

Following a constructive discussion, social partners agreed that future talks on the methodology for increase of public sector wages take place in a smaller working group, comprised of ESC members, who will meet more frequently and come up with proposals by the next ESC session.

The session was attended by Government ministers, representatives of unions and state institutions, the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy said in a press release.

It added that the objective is to create a just and sustainable system benefiting all stakeholders, as well as establishing the same methodology for all public sector employees.