German Cabinet approves national minimum wage

Published April 2, 2014 12:05pm ET



BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Cabinet approved a national minimum wage for Germany on Wednesday, guaranteeing workers at least 8.50 euros per hour ($11.75) starting next year.

German wages had for decades been left to trade unions and business groups to establish for regions or employment sectors.

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