NLC GIVES NEW CONDITIONS TO FG, AS NATIONWIDE STRIKE LOOMS.


 EL-ZION GLOBAL NETWORK NEWS.    CALEB NWOÑU ABUJA.              WEDNESDAY 6th DEC 2023.                              As negotiations for a new minimum wage approach, the Nigeria Labour Congress.(NLC) insists that any agreed amount must align with current economic conditions in the country.

NLC President, Joe Ajaero, expressed this stance at the 19th edition of the NLC 2023 Harmattan School in Abuja.

Represented by Vice President, Benjamin Anthony, Ajaero highlighted the necessity for governments at all levels to acknowledge the increasing difficulties of life and living conditions.

He said, “The removal of subsidies on petroleum products has further worsened the challenges faced by working people. That is unleashing severe pain and contributing to galloping inflation and increasing inequality and poverty.

“We must reckon that a well-motivated and well-remunerated workforce has a positive impact on productivity and national development. As we anticipate the commencement of negotiations for the National Minimum Wage in 2024, we seek the understanding of all stakeholders to ensure that we use this opportunity to arrive at a minimum wage commensurate with the prevailing cost of living.”

The NLC president said the ultimate goal of labour was a living wage that covers the cost of living and makes allowance savings.

Again, he condemned the recent assault on workers and their leaders in Imo State

He said, “This is as enshrined in Section 40 of the 1999 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, and the ILO Conventions 87 and 98 on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining.

“This should unequivocally be condemned by all people of goodwill. The only thing that can assuage our pains is for the Imo government to address all labour issues.

“They are also to return the so-called ‘ghost workers’ to their jobs, pay all outstanding salaries and pensions, and call back all victimized workers to their jobs.”

The ILO Country Director, Nigeria, Dr Vanessa Phala, said the world of work was undergoing rapid changes, driven by technological advances, and climate change, among others.

Phala said, “Against this context, there is no better time than now for a serious and strategic reflection on the role that organized labour executes in policy engagement and dialogue.”

El-zion Global Network News 2023.

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