NLC Urges Members to Resist Salary Cuts and Stoppage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has told members to resist any attempt to cut or stop their salaries as a result of the effect of COVID-19.

In a message to commemorate the 2020 International Workers Day, NLC President, Ayuba Wabba said it would be illogical for any government or employer to stop or cut salaries of workers.

“This is not the time to stop or deduct from workers’ salaries. Such an action would be both illogical and illegal as workers’ salaries are core elements of employment contracts and collective bargaining agreements. We have asked our affiliates and state councils to resist any salary deduction on the account of COVID-19. We reassure our workers that our priority in these trying times remains the cautious, gradual, evidenced led and smart restart of the economy so that our workers can go back to work. We are also completely committed to the recovery of lost jobs, protection of wages, support for income and livelihood and improvement of Nigeria’s social safety net,” Wabba said.