Opinions on the introduction of a minimum wage in Italy are divided between those who believe it could provide protection for the most vulnerable workers and those who fear negative repercussions on the labor market.

Economy Magazine presents a comprehensive analysis featuring multiple perspectives, examining both the opportunities and threats.

Among those interviewed is Federico Torzo, who expresses the concerns of cooperatives about the possible negative impact of the minimum wage on collective bargaining: “The introduction of a minimum wage could, in fact, create a downward pressure for companies that currently offer a base pay higher than the minimum wage. These companies might be tempted to replace the base pay set by collective bargaining with the minimum wage amount.”

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