x

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is calling for a minimum wage of N200,000.

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has put forward several demands, including a new monthly minimum wage of N200,000. They have also called for a return to the previous pump price of N185 per litre for petrol to create a favorable environment for negotiation.

In a statement by TUC’s President, Festus Osifo, and Secretary General, Nuhu Toro, they emphasized the need for immediate action. They proposed maintaining the previous pump price while discussions continue and urged for the minimum wage to be increased from N30,000 to N200,000 by the end of June 2023. They further highlighted the importance of making consequential adjustments to the cost of living allowance, covering aspects such as feeding, transport, housing, and more.

“A representative of state governors will be party to this communiqué and all the governors must commit to implement the new minimum wage.

“Tax holiday for employees both in government and private sector that earn less than N200,000 or 500USD monthly whichever is higher. PMS allowance to be introduced for those earning between N200,000 and N500,000 or 500USD to 1,200USD whichever is higher.“The exchange rate for retailing PMS in the country must be kept within a limit of two per cent for the next 10 years where the fluctuation is more than two per cent, the minimum wage will automatically increase at the same rate.

“Setting up of intervention fund where the government will be paying N10 per litre on all locally consumed PMS. The primary purpose of this fund is to solve perennial and protracted national issues in education, health and housing. A governance structure that will include labour, civil society and government will be put in place to manage the implementation.

“Federal government should provide mass transit vehicles for all categories of the populace. State governments should immediately set up a subsidized transportation system to reduce the pressure on workers and students. The framework around this will be worked out.
“Immediate review of the National Health Insurance Scheme to cover more Nigerians and prevent stock of drugs.

“Visitation of the refineries that are currently undergoing rehabilitation to ascertain the state of work and setting up a timeline for its completion.

“The president should direct whoever will be labour minister to immediately constitute the National Labour Advisory Council, NLAC. This platform will be used by the government, labour and employers to discuss issues and policies of the government that may affect workers and all other mandates as specified in the law.

“Provision of subsidy directly for food items, the $800million could be a first step. The existing National Housing Fund, NHF, should be made accessible to genuine workers; the framework on this must be discussed and agreed.”

TUC also said the medium term would include the “deployment of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, across the country, in line with the earlier promise made by the government. The framework and timeline will be developed and agreed by both parties.

“Labour and government to design a framework that will be geared towards the reduction of cost of governance by 15 per cent in 2024 and 30 per cent by 2025.

“A framework should be immediately put in place to maintain roads and expand the rail networks across the country. Government must design a framework for social housing policy for workers through a rent-to-own system.
“The state of electricity in the country must be appraised and an action plan should be defined with timelines on how to get this fixed.”

Hot this week

Power Outages: Tinubu Moves To Ensure Reliable Electricity Supply in Tertiary Hospitals

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made concrete...

Kaduna: Bandits Kill Eight, Injure 20, Kidnap Several in Kachia LGA

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Suspected bandits have reportedly killed eight...

NAFDAC Seals Up Abuja Factories Over Unlicensed Chemicals, Water Production

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The National Agency for Food and Drug...

3.000 athletes jostle for honours at A”Ibom Sports Festival

By Ogenyi Ogenyi At least 3,000 athletes from across the...

Resident Doctors to Decide on Nationwide Strike as Ultimatum Expires

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will today...

Bayelsa APC Endorses Tinubu as Sole 2027 Presidential Candidate

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa The All Progressives Congress (APC) in...

Power Outages: Tinubu Moves To Ensure Reliable Electricity Supply in Tertiary Hospitals

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made concrete...

NCPC, Israel Foreign Affairs Spark Talks On Strengthening Bilateral Relations

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian...

BREAKING: Blackout as national grid collapses

Large parts of Nigeria were thrown into darkness on...

Ezekwesili Demands Reinstatement of Senator Natasha, Accuses Senate of Constitutional Overreach

Former Minister of Education Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has demanded...

NUPENG Suspends Strike as Dangote Agrees to Unionisation Demands

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers...

World Cup Qualifier: NFF Slams Dessers, Faults Troost-Ekong After Eagles’ Draw With South Africa

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sharply criticised Super...

Flood Tragedy in Zaria Claims Lives, Leaves Several Missing

At least two people have been confirmed dead and...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img