The organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Commerce Union Congress (TUC) on Friday introduced the graduation of a nationwide indefinite strike ranging from Monday, June third, 2024.
The motion comes as a direct response to the deadlocked negotiations with the federal government over the proposed minimal wage and the latest controversial improve in electrical energy tariffs.
LEADERSHIP gathered that negotiations lastly collapsed on Friday after seventh makes an attempt by the 37 members tripartite committee to achieve a particular new minimal wage determine for Nigerian employees.
The organised labour expressed frustration over the federal government’s lack of dedication and illustration on the negotiation assembly on Friday.
Though the Federal Authorities at an earlier assembly this week shifted floor from the earlier N57,000 to a brand new proposal of N60,000.
Nevertheless, the organised labour once more rejected the provide although they diminished their demand from N497,000 stance of final week to N494,000.
At a briefing in Abuja, each the NLC and the TUC mentioned there was no substantive ministers current on the reconvened assembly and that the representatives of the federal government on the assembly had no authority to make choices.
The labour unions have expressed additional disappointment with the federal government’s lack of seriousness and obvious disregard for the calls for of Nigerian employees.
The absence of key authorities officers on the negotiation conferences has been cited as proof of the federal government’s disinterest in resolving these crucial points.
Recall that the organised labour had issued ultimatum on Might 1, 2024, the place they lamented the absence of any significant progress from the federal government’s facet.
The calls for related to the ultimatum included the conclusion of the minimal wage negotiations by the tip of Might and a reversal of the electrical energy tariff hike from N225/kwh to N65/kwh.
Nevertheless, regardless of a nationwide protest on Might thirteenth on the electrical energy tariff increment and widespread public outcry, the federal government’s response has been deemed by the labour as insufficient.
The NLC and TUC have emphasised that Nigerian employees, who kind the spine of the nation’s economic system are entitled to truthful wages that align with present financial realities.
They referred to as on all associates, state councils, civil society organisations, market women and men, and the overall populace to unite in demanding the federal government’s consideration to the welfare of its individuals.
The labour unions have made it clear that they won’t tolerate any additional delays or excuses, asserting that the welfare of Nigerian employees and residents are non-negotiable.