Ethical Salary Debates
The headlines during the past couple of weeks in Chile (besides the Peruvian earthquake) have been discussing the topic of an ethical salary or a "just wage" for the workers of this country. A Catholic priest started the public debate between unions and workers, government and business, when he mentioned that workers in Chile should earn a better salary, or an "ethical wage." Now President Bachelet is promising to respond to this concern by asking a group of her Ministers, especially our favorite Labour Minister Osvaldo Andrade, to propose a complete plan for how to improve labour relations and working conditions, as well as collective bargaining... incorporating in this element of a just wage. It's great to see this discussion being out in the open and talked about by all sectors of society... maybe Chile can set a new trend to be followed by other developing countries --significantly improving labour standards in all areas.
Keep up the great work and leadership, Michelle!!