Labor union representatives have presented the Ministry of Labor with a proposal for a 30% increase in the minimum wage. The proposal is for an increase for large companies from RD$11,292.00 at present to RD$14,767. For medium-sized companies from RD$7,763 to RD$10,188 and for small companies from RD$6,880 to RD$8,970. In the case of security guards, the unions propose an increase in the minimum wage from RD$9,526 to RD$12,426. Day laborers would receive RD$330 up from RD$234 per 10 hour workday, as reported in Listin Diario.