Federal Government Appeals To Organised-Labour To End Nationwide-Strike

Federal Government Appeals To Organised-Labour To End Nationwide-Strike

The Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government, through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to the Organised Labour to sheath their swords and return to the negotiating table. This appeal was made on Monday, June 3, in Abuja.

Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) began a nationwide strike at midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in response to the Federal Government’s refusal to increase the proposed minimum wage from N60,000.

According to the Nation, Idris, while speaking with newsmen, expressed the government’s concern about the shutdown of critical infrastructure by the striking workers. He urged the Labour Union to understand that the minimum wage negotiation is not only for public workers alone but also affects the private sector.

Idris, therefore, appealed to the Labour Union to return to the negotiating table and negotiate a realistic and sustainable wage.