The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has said that the negotiation between the union and the federal government on wage increas is at the preliminary stage.
This is just as the union said it would not ask for sixty-five thousand naira as the proposed minimum wage, rather it would demand a realistic amount.
Ajaero, while speaking with newsmen said some of the factors which would determine the proposed minimum wage include inflation and cost of living.
Dailytrust had earlier on Monday reported that the union suspended its planned indefinite strike for thirty days after meeting with the federal government delegation in the Aso Villa.
He said, “Certain things will come into play when we are discussing it, including inflation, cost of living, among other things.
“We are not going to ask for N65000 because we will ask for a realistic amount. The N65000 you are talking about is still about $70 or so. It shouldn’t be the minimum wage.
“The union is still at the preliminary stage of discussion with the federal government. We urge the government to keep its part of the bargain.”
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