From: Justin Burke (JBurke@sorosny.org)
Date: Wed Aug 02 2000 - 10:49:48 EDT
UZBEKISTAN RAISES SALARIES, GASOLINE PRICES
Government employees' salaries have been increased by an average of 50
percent as of 1 August, Interfax reported. The minimum state
sector wage is now 2,450 sums (about $80). Pensions, benefits
and student allowances have also been raised. At the same
time, the government increased the price of gasoline by 28
percent and fares for public transportation in Tashkent by 60
percent. LF
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