Why NLC, TUC should shelve nationwide strike

The Federal Government yesterday asked the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress and their affiliates to shelve their proposed

indefinite strike action.It said the insistence of the labour on N494, 000 minimum wage will cost the government N9.5 trillion which the economy cannot accommodate.

He said: “The FG therefore, calls on all parties to embrace reasonable and realistic dialogue that will result in the proper resolution of the impasse. He added: “On Tuesday, 28th May 2024, the Tripartite Committee, comprising 36 members – FG 12, NLC 12, and Organized Private Sector 12, met and the FG made the offer of N60,000 per month, to workers.

“Whereas the Labour is keen on the take-home pay of about 1.2 million workers, the Federal Government is concerned with the welfare of 200m+ Nigerians. This is because, the FG’s Guiding Principles is: Affordability, Sustainability, and the overall Health of the nation’s economy.

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