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Quest for better welfare

Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) has urged Treasury to review salaries of government workers, increase the tax-free band and the minimum wage to help improve the welfare of majority of Malawians.

The article "Quest for Better Welfare" from *The Nation* discusses the ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of Malawian workers amidst various challenges. It highlights the recent minimum wage adjustment from K50,000 to K100,000, which was a significant increase aimed at addressing the rising cost of living. However, the article points out that this increment still falls short of meeting the basic needs of many workers, especially in sectors like agriculture, where wages remain low. It also covers the role of trade unions in advocating for better pay and conditions, the government's attempts to balance economic growth with worker welfare, and the broader socio-economic issues like inflation and unemployment that continue to impact the effectiveness of these wage adjustments. The piece underscores the need for a comprehensive approach involving policy reforms, economic stability, and stronger labor rights enforcement to truly enhance worker welfare in Malawi.

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