Mr Ajaero said the proposal was part of the agreement reached with the government during the negotiation on the removal of fuel subsidy.
According to him, he said the agreement NLC had with the government was not minimum wage. “The agreement we had with them is wage award, and it must be understood clearly,” he said.
“This will not stop the review of the minimum wage, which will be due by early next year. It is good we draw this demarcation. “Now that we are having the effect of this subsidy removal, we will look at an award that will cushion it. Speaking on the forthcoming meeting between labour and the government, Mr Ajaero said the meeting of 19 June is to give life to the agreement earlier signed with the government on fuel subsidy removal.
Mr Ajaero said the meeting also discussed the issue of modular refineries, just like in some states, which has brought diesel prices down.
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