FG Calls Emergency Meeting with Labour Leaders to Avert Nationwide Strike Crisis
Despite a series of negotiations, the talks between organized labour and the government broke down last Tuesday. The government's final offer of N60,000, an increase from their initial N57,000 proposal, was rejected by the unions, who had revised their demand from N497,000 to N494,000.
AKACHI NOEL 
In an urgent bid to halt the ongoing nationwide strike, the Federal Government has invited the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to an emergency meeting on Tuesday. This initiative, spearheaded by the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission, aims to resolve the standoff that has led to significant disruptions across various sectors.
The NLC and TUC began an indefinite strike on Sunday, June 2, 2024, following the Federal Government's refusal to increase the minimum wage from N60,000. The strike has seen numerous unions shutting down workplaces in compliance with the directive from the labour unions.
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NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC President Festus Osifo announced the strike, expressing deep frustration over the government's failure to pass a new National Minimum Wage Act. They also called for a reversal of the electricity tariff hike to N65/kWh.
Despite a series of negotiations, the talks between organized labour and the government broke down last Tuesday. The government's final offer of N60,000, an increase from their initial N57,000 proposal, was rejected by the unions, who had revised their demand from N497,000 to N494,000.
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As the nation waits to see if the Labour leaders will attend the emergency meeting, the Federal Government's efforts underscore the urgency of reaching a resolution to mitigate the ongoing disruptions and economic impact of the strike.
