By Seyi Babalola
The organized labour, which includes the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has launched an indefinite strike commencing June 3, 2024.
According to organized labor, the strike is required since the Federal Government is unwilling to boost the N60,000 it gave at the reopening of the tripartite committee meeting in Abuja on Friday.
The strike was announced in a joint news conference by NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC President Festus Osifo.
Osifo stated, “As you are aware, we had the last meeting preceding today, which was on Tuesday. In that meeting, they (the government) offered N60,000. They invited us for a meeting today (Friday), and we deliberated on it, thinking they were showing the necessary commitment.
“To our surprise, there was no serious representation from either the Federal Government or the state governors who are supposed to be part of the negotiations.
“So, technically, we felt they have abandoned us because they remained adamant about the N60,000 offer. Not even a kobo was added to what we rightfully rejected.”
