NLC tackles TUC over opposition to N70,000 transport allowance deal

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The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has questioned the Trade Union Congress’ rejection of the Federal Government’s proposed ₦70,000 transport allowance, saying the union was not involved in negotiations with the government. Ajaero said the NLC had made it clear from the beginning that it was negotiating independently of the TUC, making…

TUC To FG: You Don’t Need Minimum Wage Negotiations To Increase Salaries

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The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has told the Federal Government that it does not need to negotiate a new minimum wage before increasing workers’ salaries, insisting that a permanent pay rise would provide more lasting relief than the proposed ₦70,000 transport allowance. TUC President Festus Osifo said salary increases and minimum wage negotiations were two…