Labour issues 2-week ultimatum to defaulting states on implementation of old N30,000 minimum wage
The organised labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, on Monday, directed state chapters to give two-week ultimatum to defaulting states on implementation of the old N30,000 minimum wage.
The Informant247 gathered that the decision was made during a jointly held National Executive Council meeting, which took place on Monday.
According to a joint statement by NLC’s National President, Joe Ajaero, and TUC’s National President, Festus Osifo, the unions oponed that “NEC-in-session further directed all state councils whose state governments are yet to fully implement the N30,00 national minimum wage and its consequential adjustments to issue immediately a joint two-week ultimatum to the culpable state governments to avert industrial action.”
The unions also called for a one-day action in Anambra State following what was described as the failure of the state government to meet the demands of civil servants in the state.
“Consequently, the NEC-in-session accordingly reaffirms the NLC and TUC joint ultimatum earlier issued to the Anambra State Government by its Anambra State councils. It therefore directed all affiliates and workers in the state council to mobilise their members to ensure a successful action in the event the state government fails to meet the demands of workers by Thursday, the 23rd of May, 2024.
“In the event that the government fails to meet the demands outlined within the stipulated timeframe, the NEC authorises the leadership of the NLC and TUC to take appropriate actions, including but not limited to the mobilisation of workers for peaceful protests and industrial actions, to press home these demands for social justice and workers’ rights.
“NEC therefore calls on all affiliate unions and workers, including Civil Society Organisations across Nigeria, to remain united and steadfast in solidarity during this critical period. Together, we shall prevail in our pursuit of a fair and just society that guarantees the dignity and well-being of all its citizens,” the statement added.
