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Proposal to up minimum wage to EUR 420 reaches Lithuania's Tripartite Council

A proposal to increase the minimum wage by 20 euros to 420 euros next year has reached Lithuania's Tripartite Council which is set to make the decision later.

Lithuanian economists, trade unions cautiously welcome tax reform plans

Lithuanian economists and trade union officials say that the government's planned tax and pension system reform unveiled on Monday will lead to a rise in...

Dialogue in Lithuania welcome but implementation of National Agreement doubtful

The government's efforts to talk to social partners and match different interests are welcome, however, implementation of the National Agreement , which was...

National Agreement hints of higher salaries in exchange for lower labor taxes

Lithuania's government, business representative and trade union s on Monday signed an agreement, declaring pledges to raise wages, cut taxes on labor and...