…Reject ₦100,000 proposal The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has rejected a proposed increase of the national minimum wage from ₦70,000 to ₦100,000, describing the offer as a “Greek gift” and threatening to mobilise federal workers for an indefinite nationwide strike over worsening economic hardship and insecurity. The workers’ body also criticised the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), accusing both labour centres of failing to provide effective leadership on issues affecting workers. The position was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting…
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