The issue of minimum wage is a law that is binding on all employers of labour. Observation of the law in the breach is therefore illegal and will surely meet stiff resistance from labour.” Nigeria MinnimumWage Salary
The union disclosed that some state governments which negotiated the consequential adjustment arising from the minimum wage of N30,000 per month with organised labour, and duly signed the agreement, have suddenly reverted to the old salary regime, a decision, the union said was unilaterally taken.
He called on all states that are yet to conclude the process to return to the negotiating table with a view to doing the needful, as COVID-19 should not be used as an excuse to derail the legitimate right of workers. Wabba, who demanded that governors reduced their monthly allowances and security votes than to owe or cut workers’ salaries, warned that the fundamental rights of workers should not in any way be undermined.
“We are taking the states one after the other. You cannot unilaterally reduce workers pay without social dialogue. Once the information is brought to our notice we will take them up. Workers can no longer be treated as slaves, but with dignity. We have notified all our affiliates, and we will do everything possible within the provisions of the law.
He said now is the time to show real leadership devoid of any sentimental consideration, noting that men with good vision and progressive ideas needed to be assembled to develop innovative ideas that will change the tide and turn Nigeria’s fortunes for good.
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