Minimum Wage: Why We May Not Accept N100,000 — Organized Labor
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| Minimum Wage: Why We May Not Accept N100,000 — Organized Labor |
They emphasize that negotiations on workers' wages must be taken seriously. Organized Labor arrived at N615,000 as the new minimum wage, using the lowest possible estimate.
ABUJA — Organized Labor has firmly rejected the Federal Government's proposal of N100,000 as the new minimum wage.
They emphasize that negotiations on workers' wages must be taken seriously. Organized Labor arrived at N615,000 as the new minimum wage, using the lowest possible estimate.
Recall that during the negotiation meeting last Wednesday, Organized Labor (comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC) withdrew when the government offered N48,000 as the new minimum wage.
Alhaji Bukar Goni, the chairman of the Tripartite Committee on the National Minimum Wage, has called for a meeting with Organized Labor. In his letter, he expressed interest in the government shifting ground and requested the same from organized labor.
Speaking to Vanguard in Abuja, Benson Upah, the NLC Head of Information and Public Affairs, stated that Organized Labor would attend the invitation but urged the government to approach the matter seriously.
**Why N100,000 May Not Be Acceptable**
Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, a member of the NLC delegation on the Tripartite Committee, expressed reservations about the proposed N100,000. He believes it falls short of expectations. Considering the cost of living and family size, he argues that even artisans in the private sector earn more than N100,000 per month.
Ndubuaku emphasizes that the government should demonstrate seriousness by addressing economic challenges, reducing the cost of governance, and creating wealth. He calls for transparency in calculating the minimum wage, considering factors like transport and food expenses.
In summary, Organized Labor insists that the government's offer of N100,000 is inadequate, and a more comprehensive approach is needed to ensure fair wages for Nigerian workers.
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