- Workers’ Plight: Nigerian workers are facing severe strain due to the worsening socio-economic situation, with many impoverished and dehumanized.
- NLC’s Lamentation: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concern over the anti-worker policies of the current administration, which have exacerbated the struggles of workers.
- Call for Action: The NLC has hinted at pushing for a salary review beyond the minimum wage age, seeking better working conditions and fair compensation for workers.
- Global Context: The NLC notes that Nigerian workers are not alone in their struggles, as workers worldwide face similar challenges due to capitalist systems and exploitative policies.
The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, highlighted the immense struggles faced by workers, including neoliberal economic policies that impoverish workers and attacks on labour rights. He emphasized that the ruling elite have ganged up against workers and the masses, promoting impoverishment, exploitation, and slavish wages.
The NLC remains committed to negotiating better working conditions and fair compensation for workers, despite numerous attempts to sow division among them. The organization notes that it has remained united and steadfast in its engagements with the state, working together to negotiate the National Minimum Wage and advocate for workers’ rights.
