Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-11-11

Premier William Lai has defended a proposal to set the minimum wage for employees of

(CNA)

multinational corporations at NT$30,000 (US$990). The proposal would cover monthly salaries at multinational companies that are listed on the stock exchange.

On Saturday, Lai spoke about the Cabinet’s recent investigations into five shortages it says are hampering Taiwan’s economy. Lai said the Cabinet found that one of these shortages, a shortage of labor, stems largely from low wages and inadequate working conditions. Lai said raising the minimum wage for employees of multinational corporations would give encouragement to young workers and help Taiwan’s social and economic development.    [FULL  STORY]