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JUST IN: Labour Declares Nationwide Strike Over New Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have officially declared a nationwide strike. This decision comes after failed negotiations with the Federal Government over a new minimum wage.
The strike is set to commence on Monday, June 3, 2024. TUC President Festus Osifo made the announcement during a joint news conference with NLC leadership in Abuja on Friday.
The labour unions had previously withdrawn from negotiations, rejecting two offers from the Federal Government, the most recent being N60,000. The declaration follows the expiration of a request for the government to finalize the new minimum wage negotiations by the end of May.
More to follow…….
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