Ethiopian Labour Confederation President Kassahun Folo Highlights Ongoing Advocacy and Discussions with International Financial Officials on Wage Adjustments
By Staff Writer
(Nairobi, Kenya) — The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) has confirmed that it remains actively engaged in advocacy efforts to establish a national minimum wage floor, citing severe financial pressures on fixed-income workers.
Speaking on the economic strain facing workers, CETU President Kassahun Folo emphasized that rapid inflation and the rising cost of living continue to erode the purchasing power of salaried employees across the country.
President Kassahun recalled that while earlier labor advocacy successfully incorporated a minimum wage framework into the amended Labor Proclamation, the Confederation continues to press government authorities for its practical enforcement.
Addressing tax burden concerns, the CETU leadership noted that the union has consistently advocated for income tax reductions for wage earners. President Kassahun revealed that union officials met directly with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) resident representative and the IMF Managing Director to address international policy concerns regarding tax adjustments. According to the union head, discussions with the IMF yielded mutual understanding, pointing to positive developments for national labor negotiations.
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