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NWC to Set Wage Guidelines Amid Economic Challenges

8/20/2025

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The National Wages Council (NWC) will convene on September 1, 2025, to establish wage guidelines for December 2025 to November 2026.
The NWC will assess economic competitiveness, labor market conditions, and inflation during discussions.
Public input on wage issues is welcomed until September 1.
The finalized guidelines are anticipated by November 2025.

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Story summary

The National Wages Council (NWC) will convene on September 1, 2025, to establish wage guidelines for December 2025 to November 2026.
The NWC will assess economic competitiveness, labor market conditions, and inflation during discussions.
Public input on wage issues is welcomed until September 1.
The finalized guidelines are anticipated by November 2025.