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What does minimum wage mean?

Minimum wage is the wage you have to receive at least when you work

The statutory minimum wage is the wage you must receive at least when you work. From 23 years money this minimum wage, for people under 23 (from 15) money the minimum jeugdloon. The amount of your gross minimum wage depends on how many hours you work. If you work part-time, the gross minimum wage is proportionately lower. Your salary slip is the legal minimum wage that applies to you. The minimum wage is always expressed as gross wage, without withholding taxes and social security contributions. Read more on the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs and employment.

What does Uneto-VNI mean?

UNETO-VNI is a Dutch business organisation

UNETO-VNI is the entrepreneurial Organisation for the installation industry and the technical retail trade. Both sectors make a major contribution to the Dutch economy. It is a merging of the Uneto (Union of Electrotechnical entrepreneurs) and the VNI (Association of Dutch installation companies). UNETO-VNI is one of the largest employers ' organisations in the Netherlands and a factor of interest in the Dutch economy and society. UNETO-VNI maintains contacts with government and politics, educational institutions, media, umbrella organisations, trade unions and manufacturers and consumer organisations. Read more about UNETO-VNI on the website.

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What does AIG mean?

AIG means American International Group

AIG is an American insurer and is often mentioned in the credit crisis reporting. In March 2009, commotion arose that some 160 million dollars in bonus was paid (while there was an incorporation of 170 billion in government support/tax money).

Videos about AIG and the credit crunch

What does Minister of state mean?

Minister of State is an honorary title

This honorary title is made by the Queen to politicians or statesmen, who do not perform any public function anymore. People are nominated by the cabinet, then the Council of Ministers can agree to it. A number of well-known Ministers of state:

  • Max van der Chair
  • John Langley
  • Joseph Victor
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  • Abdul Kalam