The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite strike beginning on June 3, 2024.
The decision came after the Federal Government refused to increase its offer of N60,000 at the resumption of the tripartite committee meeting in Abuja on Friday.
NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC President Festus Osifo announced the strike at a joint press conference.
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.”
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