The Labour Advisory Committee Monday approved the minimum wages which were already agreed upon by entrepreneurs and labour unions, reports The Himalayan Times.

“The committee approved the decision vis-a-vis minimum wages reached between the Federation of Nepalese Chambers and Industry (FNCCI), Nepal Chambers of Commerce (NCC), Hotel Association of Nepal and representatives of six different trade unions,” the daily quoted GEFONT vice-president Bishnu Rimal as saying.

The committee also decided to form a panel to study the problems in jute mills.

Trade unions have been demanding the implementation of the minimum wages stipulated by the Labour Ministry. However, a large chunk of industries have said that they are not in a position to provide such wages.

As per the agreement, if an industry or organization has lately hiked salary and wages, it will be arranged in line with the present agreement. Unskilled workers will be entitled to a total salary of Rs 4,600 whereas semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled will receive a total of Rs 4,650, Rs 4,760 and Rs 4,950 respectively. nepalnews.com nd Dec 02 08