The
decision was made during a joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held
on Monday. In a statement, NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC President Festus
Osifo said, "NEC-in-session further directed all state councils whose
state governments are yet to fully implement the N30,000 national minimum wage
and its consequential adjustments to issue immediately a joint two-week
ultimatum to the culpable state governments to avert industrial action."
The unions
also announced plans for a one-day action in Anambra State, citing the state
government's failure to meet civil servants' demands. The NEC reaffirmed the
previous ultimatum issued to the Anambra State Government, with a directive for
all affiliates and workers in the state to mobilise their members. "If the
state government fails to meet the demands by Thursday, 23 May 2024, the NEC
authorises the leadership of the NLC and TUC to take appropriate actions,
including peaceful protests and industrial actions," the statement
continued.
The
unions called on all affiliate unions, workers, and Civil Society Organisations
across Nigeria to remain united. "Together, we shall prevail in our
pursuit of a fair and just society that guarantees the dignity and well-being
of all its citizens," the statement added.
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