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Minimum Wage: Organised Labour In Niger To Begin Strike Feb. 4

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Minimum Wage: Organised Labour In Niger To Begin Strike Feb. 4

Governor Sani Bello of Niger State

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Organised labour in Niger state has directed workers to embark on an indefinite strike from February 4 (today) over non implementation of the new national minimum wage and other entitlements.

The directive was contained in statement jointly signed by Mr. Yakubu Garba, chairman Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterparts Yunusa Tanimu and made available to newsmen in Minna on Monday.

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The statement said: “In compliance with the resolutions reached at the emergency joint State Executive Council (SEC) meeting of Niger state organised labour held at Labour House on Wednesday; 29th January, 2020, we write to formally inform you that all civil servants in Niger state are by this notice directed to proceed on an indefinite strike action with effect from midnight February 4, 2020.”

READ ALSO: Jigawa Govt Begins Payment Of New Minimum Wage

The statement further sJigawa Govt Begins Payment Of New Minimum Wageaid the strike would be comprehensive and shall remain in force till the state government “demonstrates a clear and adequate commitment” to tackling lingering issues bothering on workers’ welfare.

Part of the demands of labour included the immediate implementation of the N30,000 National Minimum wage, it’s consequential adjustment and accrued arrears to all categories of workers both at the state and local government levels.

The workers are also calling for the immediate resumption of payment of outstanding annual leave grant for 2019 to deserving workers at both state and local government level as well as a clear commitment from the state government on pension policy in the interest of workers.

Tags: Chairmanminimum wageMr. Yakubu GarbaNiger StateNigeria Labour Congress (NLC)Organised labourState Executive Council (SEC)Strike Feb. 4Trade Union Congress (TUC)Yunusa Tanimu
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