2026 Wage Compensation: Disappointment and Anger Among Trade Unionists

Within the trade union community, the amount set for wage compensation in 2026 is receiving backlash, leading to significant disappointment. This compensation has been calculated based on an inflation rate estimated at 3.7% by Statistics Mauritius and is based on a minimum wage of Rs 17,100. However, the unions had requested that the compensation be calculated using the household basket, which amounts to approximately Rs 43,000.

Radhakrishna Sadien, a union negotiator, expresses his concerns, stating, "We are extremely..."