The imminent industrial strike is looming as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have directed their members to embark on strike on Wednesday over the non-implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage.
The Labour Union is also demanding a 29 percent salary increase for officers on salary level 07 to 14 and 24 percent adjustment for officers on salary grade level 15 to 17, but Federal Government differed as it presented a proposal of 11 percent salary increase for officers on grade level 07 to 14 and 6.5 percent adjustment for workers of grade level 15 to 17.
Not satisfied with this position, the NLC and TUC directed their state councils to embark on a nationwide strike on Wednesday, 16th of October, 2019.
“You will recall that a joint communiqué was issued by the NLC, Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Committee (JNPSNC) stating that two weeks from the date of the said communiqué, industrial harmony could not be guaranteed in the country should an agreement not be reached with the Federal Government on the Consequential Adjustment of Salaries as a result of the New National Minimum Wage of N30,000.
“You are hereby directed to coordinate preparations with TUC and JNPSNC in your states for necessary industrial action should the time expire without an agreement as contained in the circular.’’ A statement by NLC General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja read.
