NLC’s Benson Upah has condemned the non-payment of the new minimum wage, saying it deepens poverty and fuels social vices.
Ajaero: “N70,000 is a 133% increase from the old rate, and we broke the jinx of negotiating every 5 years.”
President Tinubu will transmit the new N70,000 minimum wage bill to the National Assembly next week.
NLC’s spokesperson Upah has questioned governors’ refusal to pay minimum wage despite increased funds and warns of socioeconomic repercussions.
"Government has to do a self introspection to see where the issues are," NLC's Benson Upah says regarding minimum wage.
Adedipe, an economist, says Labour’s new minimum wage demands do not benefit any of the parties involved in the negotiation.
TUC President Osifo says the upcoming strike is due to the government's unwillingness to negotiate the minimum wage.
NECA DG Oyerinde has stated that the private sector is proactive, committed and responsive to employee’s welfare.
Trade Union President Osifo revealed that state governors were absent at the minimum wage meeting held on Tuesday, prompting postponement.
Nigerians’ hopes are being dashed, we should not create a situation of a violent revolution in this country, says Ndubuaku.
"We expect a counter offer regarding the proposed minimum wage. We are open to conversations," says RUC president Festus Osifo.
Referring to Edo, NLC PRO Adejumo says it is an “abberation” for a state to pronounce minimum wage.
He said the target was to ensure that minimum wage in Lagos got to N100,000 as soon as possible.
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