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The Government raised minimum wages for unorganised workers using the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)(Amit Dave/Reuters)
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Minimum wages for unorganised sector increased from Oct 1 through Variable Dearness Allowance hike

The central government has revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), in response to the rising living costs, leading to a substantial increase in the minimum…

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Govt hikes minimum wages for workers as living costs surge
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Govt hikes minimum wages for workers as living costs surge

Amid a rise in cost of living, the Centre on Thursday announced decision to hike minimum wages marginally for workers employed in informal sectors including…

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Japan: Wages are finally rising in Japan, as inflation eats away at consumer gains
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Japan: Wages are finally rising in Japan, as inflation eats away at consumer gains

TOKYO: Wages are rising in Japan more than they have in decades, at least for some workers. But so are prices, leaving many people feeling…

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US: Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists
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US: Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists

ALBANY: Just years after labour activists persuaded a handful of states to raise their minimum wage to $15 per hour, workers initially thrilled with the…

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