The Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) are set to convene a joint extraordinary National Executive Council (NEC) meeting today, Tuesday. The meeting, which is expected to commence shortly, will determine the fate of the ongoing strike action by the organised labour.
According to a reliable source within the leadership of the two labour centres, the meeting will assess the agreement reached between the labour leadership and the Federal Government. The outcome of the meeting will decide whether the strike, which has crippled economic activities across the country, will continue or be suspended.
The labour unions have been demanding a new minimum wage of ₦494,000, while the government has offered a 100% increase from the current wage of ₦30,000, which is ₦60,000. The strike, which began on Monday, has led to widespread disruptions in various sectors, including transportation, education, and healthcare.
The joint NEC meeting is a critical step in resolving the impasse between the labour unions and the government. The outcome of the meeting will be closely watched by Nigerians, as it will determine the direction of the strike and the future of the minimum wage negotiations.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
