The Government of Honduras reported the earnings for the last fiscal period for large companies from various sectors.
Financial intermediaries earned $6.6 million on average, while transport, storage and communication companies earned $5.45 million, and mining and quarry companies earned $17 million.
Data was given in response to complaints from business owners about the increase of the minimum wage, according to the Government "they are opposed to the minimum due to lack of solidarity.
The Minister of Works expects that during negotiations next Tuesday, businessmen and workers will finally reach an agreement that is acceptable to both parties.
Representatives of the Tripartite Commission are trying to set the new salary for private sector workers effective 1 January 2009, however, the workers are demanding $292 monthly.
Meanwhile, business leaders are demanding a six month moratorium or extension in order to analyze the real impact of the global financial crisis.
Trade union and business leaders are studying the impact of the surge in oil prices on the prices of basic necessities with a view to raising the minimum wage, Labour Minister Mayra Mejía confirmed.
Last year the government agreed to an increase of 403 lempiras (US$21) in the minimum wage, but labor leaders complained that it was almost immediately rendered worthless by inflation.