Organized Labour has once again rebuffed the Federal Government’s proposal of N54,000 as the new minimum wage, underscoring the ongoing deadlock in negotiations between the two parties.
The rejection comes in the wake of a meeting between Labour representatives and government officials, where the revised offer was presented.
Sources within Organised Labour disclosed that the proposed N54,000 wage offer was tabled by the Federal Government during discussions, marking a slight increase from its previous offer of N48,000.
Despite this adjustment, Labour leaders remain steadfast in their refusal to accept the proposed figure.
This latest development follows the earlier walkout by Organised Labour from the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage, triggered by the Federal Government’s initial proposal of N48,000.
Labour representatives have reiterated their demand for more substantial increases, emphasizing the need for the government to demonstrate seriousness in addressing workers’ concerns.
Central to Labour’s stance is the insistence that negotiations must reflect the true value of workers’ contributions to the economy.
They argue that the proposed figures fall short of providing adequate compensation for the labor and sacrifices made by Nigerian workers, advocating for a minimum wage benchmarked against prevailing economic realities.
As tensions simmer between Labour and the Federal Government, the impasse underscores the broader challenge of bridging the gap between workers’ expectations and governmental responses.
With the issue of minimum wage poised to remain a contentious topic, both parties face mounting pressure to find common ground and reach a mutually acceptable resolution.