Bechara Asmar

Asmar for a Minimum Wage of LBP 52 Million

The president of the General Confederation of Lebanese Workers (CGTL), Bechara Asmar, said that it is necessary to increase salaries in both the public and private sectors and, in doing so, alleviate the suffering of citizens. In an interview granted to the IMLebanon website, he pointed out that the economic situation in Lebanon is deteriorating ...

Towards a Minimum Wage of LBP 50 Million?

On Thursday, the Council of Ministers approved an increase in the minimum wage in the private sector to LBP 18 million, as well as a 100% increase in school allowances. Thus, the minimum wage rises from LBP 9 to 18 million, fully declared to the National Social Security Fund and integrated into the basic salary. Regarding school allowances, for ...