NLC demands implementation of minimum wage in all states
Nigeria labour congress (NLC) has directed all state councils of the union where the national minimum wage has not been fully implemented by 1st day of December, 2024 to proceed on strike.
The union issued this directive after its national executive council (NEC) meeting held in port harcourt, rivers state to address urgent issues facing Nigerian workers and the Nigerian nation
In a statement, NLC expresses deep frustration over delay by some state governments to implement the 2024 national minimum wage act describing it as a betrayal of the constitution and denial of the rights of workers.
The union resolves to set up a national minimum wage implementation committee that will among others commence a nationwide assessment, mobilization and sensitization campaign, educating workers and citizens on their dignity and rights.
It also called for the implementation of comprehensive social protection policies that shield nigerians from poverty, provide affordable healthcare, and ensure a wage that reflects the true cost of living.
NLC demands implementation of minimum wage in all states
Nigeria labour congress (NLC) has directed all state councils of the union where the national minimum wage has not been fully implemented by 1st day of December, 2024 to proceed on strike.
The union issued this directive after its national executive council (NEC) meeting held in port harcourt, rivers state to address urgent issues facing Nigerian workers and the Nigerian nation
In a statement, NLC expresses deep frustration over delay by some state governments to implement the 2024 national minimum wage act describing it as a betrayal of the constitution and denial of the rights of workers.
The union resolves to set up a national minimum wage implementation committee that will among others commence a nationwide assessment, mobilization and sensitization campaign, educating workers and citizens on their dignity and rights.
It also called for the implementation of comprehensive social protection policies that shield nigerians from poverty, provide affordable healthcare, and ensure a wage that reflects the true cost of living.
