The Nasarawa Labour Congress (NLC) will not accept the proposal by the State Government to partially implement the N30,000 minimum wage.
The Accountant General of the State, Zakka Yakubu had last Thursday June 3, 2021 announced implementation of minimum wage for only workers on grade levels 1-6.
However, information provided by the State’s labour congress, shows only a total of 3,300 workers out of a total of 16,000 workers will enjoy the minimum wage if it is implemented.
Chairman of NLC, Comrade Yusuf Iya, expressed dismay over the government’s decision without the corresponding consequential adjustments for other grade levels.
The chairman was categorical that the implementation made by the State Government did not only negate the principles and procedures of minimum wage implementation but showed that the government was economical with its position on the worker’s welfare.
According the Labour Chairman, the union had issued a 21-day notice of strike and subsequently issued a seven day notice after the expiration of the seven days in line with labour laws.
Iya noted that should the government fail to respond positively to the union’s demand after the expiration of the seven day notice on Wednesday June 8, the union would embark on an indefinite strike action.
