Massive Strike Looms as Organised Labour Demands N250,000 Minimum Wage Bombshell

The discussions between the Federal Government and Organised Labour regarding the new minimum wage are expected to conclude today, with Organised Labour abour leaders eagerly awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s response to their proposal of N250,000. The labour leaders had set a Monday deadline for finalizing discussions on the new minimum wage, and the outcome of these talks will determine the next course of action.

The President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, and other senior union representatives are currently attending a labour conference in Geneva, Switzerland, but will convene an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council upon their return to decide on the next steps, including a potential strike, depending on the president’s response.

Organised Labour Leaders Push for N250,000 Minimum Wage

Organised Labour is adamant that the minimum wage be increased to N250,000, citing the current economic realities and the need for a living wage. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have been negotiating with the Federal Government, but the two parties are yet to reach an agreement. The Organised Labour leaders are hopeful that President Tinubu will consider their proposal favourably.

The N250,000 minimum wage proposal is a step down from the initial demand of N494,000, but Organised Labour leaders insist that it is still a reasonable request considering the current cost of living in the country. They argue that anything less than N250,000 will be inadequate to meet the needs of workers and their families.

Government Offers N62,000 as New Minimum Wage

The Federal Government has offered to increase the minimum wage to N62,000, but Organised Labour leaders have rejected this proposal, insisting that it is too low. The government’s offer is an increase from the current minimum wage of N30,000, but Organised Labour leaders argue that it does not reflect the current economic realities. The government’s proposal has been forwarded to President Tinubu for approval.

The government’s offer has been met with resistance from Organised Labour leaders, who are threatening to embark on a nationwide strike if their demands are not met. The strike, if it happens, will be the second in recent months, and it could have a significant impact on the economy.

Organised Labour Leaders Meet in Geneva to Strategize

The President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, and other senior union representatives are currently attending a labour conference in Geneva, Switzerland, where they are strategizing and seeking international support for their cause. The conference is being hosted by the International Labour Organization, and it provides a platform for labour leaders from around the world to share experiences and best practices.

The Organised labour leaders will return to Nigeria and convene an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council to decide on the next steps, including a potential strike. The meeting will take into account the input from President Tinubu and the outcome of the negotiations with the Federal Government.

Organised Labour: Strike Looms as Labour-Government Talks Stall

The negotiations between labour and government have stalled, and a strike is looming. Labour leaders are threatening to embark on a nationwide strike if their demands are not met, and the government is adamant that it cannot afford to increase the minimum wage to N250,000. The strike, if it happens, will be the second in recent months, and it could have a significant impact on the economy.

The Organised Labour leaders have been negotiating with the government for months, but the two parties are yet to reach an agreement. The labour leaders are insisting that the minimum wage be increased to N250,000, while the government is offering N62,000.

National Executive Council to Decide on Strike

The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress will convene an emergency meeting to decide on the next steps, including a potential strike. The meeting will take into account the input from President Tinubu and the outcome of the negotiations with the Federal Government. The Organised Labour leaders will also consider the current economic realities and the impact of a strike on the economy.

The National Executive Council is the highest decision-making body of the NLC, and its decision will be binding on all members. The meeting is expected to be tense, as Organised Labour leaders are divided on the next course of action. Some leaders are advocating for a strike, while others are pushing for further negotiations with the government.