As the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress mobilise their members for the nationwide industrial action that will commence tomorrow, the federal government has warned that embarking on such action at this critical period will worsen the country's economy.
Electricity, oil, maritime, and judicial workers yesterday expressed their readiness to join the industrial action. However, on a conciliatory note, Onyejeocha urged the unions to reconsider their decision and continue engaging in constructive dialogue to find a solution that benefits all, adding that organised labour should continue to respect the principles of social dialogue.
"Labour unions have remained adamant in their demand for a staggering 1,547 per cent wage increase, after the government's proposed 100 per cent increase, accompanied by various incentives for workers. Speaking yesterday at a press conference in Abuja, the minister also stated that the offer of N60,000 minimum wage by the federal government, which translates to a 100 per cent increase on the existing minimum wage of 2019, had been accepted by the organised private sector, which is a member of the tripartite committee of the negotiations team.
He urged the union leaders to return to the negotiating table and embrace reasonable and realistic wages for their members.On its part, the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria declared that the call for strike by members of the labour movements was ill-timed, ill-advised, and would only impoverish Nigerians.
"The president's final approval will, thereafter, be passed to the National Assembly for legislative action before the president will give assent," he said. "While it is normal for parties to have divergent opinions, the President and Commander-in-Chief has the final authority. It is therefore worrisome that organised labour would call for an indefinite strike when these processes are yet to be concluded."
"The withdrawal of services becomes effective on Sunday, June 2, by midnight," the union leader said. The union in a letter addressed to their state chapters and vice presidents, directed them to commence mobilisation to ensure strict compliance to the directive. The workers under the umbrella of the Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association and National Union of Civil Engineering Construction Furniture and Wood Workers lamented the slowdown of business in the industry occasioned by the new policy of the government.
Source: Financial Digest (financialdigest.net)
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