NLC to workers: Prepare for minimum wage strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its state councils to prepare for a strike on October 16 if negotiation on the implementation of the minimum wage with Federal Government breaks down again.

In a circular sent to state councils and signed by its General Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ugboaja, NLC said this was a notice in case the proposed negotiations slated for October 15 with the federal government breaks down.

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The circular read: “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.’’

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the organised labour demanded 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.

However, the federal government had 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.

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