The Trade Union Congress, Cross River chapter, has warned of an impending industrial action in the state over issues bordering of workers welfare.
“Similarly, we are also awaiting the full Implementation of the minimum wage as negotiated by stakeholders, including the state government,” he said.that the major issue was the yet-to-be released balance of N100 million out of the N250 million negotiated and agreed upon by stakeholders, including the government.
He said Labour agreed with the government that workers on salary grade levels one to six would enjoy full minimum wage, while those on grade levels seven to 17 would get percentage increases as consequential adjustment, depending on their levels. He added: “Everything was worked out and it amounted to N250 million and the government could only release N150 million at that time, with the promise to release the balance once the economy improved.
“It’s been almost three years after and we have yet to get this balance. If the economy has yet to improve, why embark on frivolous spending? “The workers also have issues with yearly incremental that has been outstanding since 2012 during the administration of Liyel Imoke.”“The government has a window period till August to fulfil the agreement entered into in the MoU or leave us with no option than to go on strike,” he stated.
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