Breaking: Tension as NLC, TUC Threaten Nationwide Strike
- The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria have threatened a nationwide strike over insecurity and rising costs of living
- The labour unions dismissed the state governors' N100,000 minimum wage proposal as unrealistic for current economic pressures
- They also criticised the worsening wave of terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings across the country
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Geneva, Switzerland - The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have threatened the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government with a nationwide strike over rising insecurity in the country.
NLC and TUC leadership lamented the worsening wave of terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings.
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As reported by Vanguard, the warning was issued during a joint media briefing on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland.
The labour unions vowed to commence industrial action across the country if the rising insecurity continues unabated.
Legit.ng reports that the International Labour Conference brings together over 5,000 delegates from 187 member states.
These delegates represent governments, employers, and workers, who meet to pass resolutions and discuss global social and labour issues.
Recall that the NLC threatened nationwide industrial action over recurring grid collapses.
NLC called for a comprehensive review and greater state involvement in the electricity sector.
The federal government has proposed a multi-trillion-naira subsidy plan covering 2026 to 2028.
The labour leaders also dismissed claims by some state governors that negotiations were ongoing with workers on a proposed ₦100,000 minimum wage.
The labour unions insisted that such assertions did not reflect the current realities of discussions on workers’ welfare.
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NLC rejects governors’ N100,000 minimum wage proposal
Recall that Nigerian governors are weighing a new minimum wage of N100,000 to ease the burden of rising inflation and living costs.
The NLC dismissed the proposal as unrealistic, insisting workers need up to N1 million monthly to survive current economic pressures.
The debate over wages comes amid worsening economic conditions, with unions warning that recent increases in fuel, electricity, and food prices have eroded workers’ earnings.
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Minimum wage: NLC explains what must be done
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the NLC president stated that it is more important to have a strong and stable currency than to increase the minimum wage.
Joe Ajaero, the NLC president, said the federal government has to work on cushioning the effect of a sudden spike in inflation due to the ongoing global crisis.
He said the fight for a new minimum wage increase would follow the law and would not be rushed as the general elections approach.
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