Organised labour is expected to decide its next course of action after a meeting with the Federal Government today, Tuesday, over unresolved workers’ welfare demands.
The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress are demanding a reduction in petrol prices to 2024 levels, tax relief, immediate wage awards and the commencement of negotiations for a new minimum wage ahead of the proposed June 2027 review.
The unions want concrete proposals from the government before their ultimatum expires, amid the threat of nationwide industrial action.
Meanwhile, pensioners have urged the Federal Government to pay three months of outstanding fuel-subsidy palliatives totalling 75,000 naira to eligible retirees and improve their access to healthcare benefits.
