NLC, TUC berate Zamfara govt over minimum wage

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have expressed displeasure over the non-implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage for workers in Zamfara State.

This was contained in a statement jointly issued on Thursday by the NLC Acting State Secretary, Ahmed Abubakar, and TUC Secretary, Sani Kwotorkwoshi.

The labour unions said the Zamfara State Government has not shown the required zeal and political will to implement the new minimum wage, adding that the government negotiators were either not reporting the true picture of the situation or the government was acting deliberately to deny workers their right.

The NLC labour unions, however, appealed to workers in the state to remain steadfast and patient, and continue to support and cooperate with the unions on the matter.

“Labour was, however, not happy with the slow pace at which the issue of the N30,000 wage was being handled by the government.

“Labour, therefore, urged the government to see the best possible way to implement the N30,000 in the state, which is constitutional,” the unions said.

They further called for continued consultation with the government and enjoined workers to remain calm.

However, the NLC and TUC commended the state government over its commitment to the annual promotion of workers and adoption of automated annual salary increment system.

The Star