he Minimum Vital and Mobile Wage (SMVM) This is the minimum wage that any worker in a dependent relationship should receive for a day of work. It is an official value that serves as a basic reference and is updated every two months.
Beyond marking salary floor, Its value also affects other areas: it affects the calculation of pensions, social programmes, scholarships, subsidies and food contributions, among various benefits.
SMVM is updated periodically via National Council for Employment, Productivity and Vital and Mobile Minimum Wages, With the aim of adjusting income to suit the country’s economic conditions and protecting the purchasing power of workers.
In November, the minimum living and commuting wage was $322,200. However, until now, The government did not announce any official increase for Decembersince the increase It will be determined by decree in the coming days. After failing to reach an agreement in the Salary Council with employers and unions.
The previous month, the CTA and the CTA promoted a precautionary measure to demand an immediate meeting to set the minimum wage, as the Wage Board had not met for more than six months, despite the law stipulating that meetings must be held every two months.
How much have the CGT and CTA demanded on the living and mobile minimum wage in the coming months?
In the meeting that was held last Wednesday, November 26th The General Trade Union (CGT) proposed setting the minimum wage at $512,000 for November.with a pattern of intermittent increases that would reach $553,000 in April 2026.
In parallel, Call to action He pointed out during the meeting that the three factories had agreed in April that… The minimum salary must be $644,000a number that with a gradual update should reach $736,000 in November.
In addition, the Center called for adjustments that go beyond inflation with the aim of bringing the minimum wage closer to the value of the total basic basket.
How does the minimum wage affect ANseS benefits and social plans?
he SMVM directly impacts social programs and benefits Granted by ANseS, many amounts are set as a percentage of that value or used updated to determine the income limits required for benefits.
For the last month of the year ANseS confirms a 2.3% increase in profits Adjusted for the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). With this update, the amounts of retirement, pensions and allowances became as follows:
Below are the SMVM amounts from January to December inclusive.