Organized labor unions in Cross River State announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike starting midnight on Sunday, following the state government’s failure to implement the N70,000 minimum wage.
Gregory Ulayi, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state, confirmed the decision on Saturday, emphasizing the workers resolve.
“The strike will proceed unless the government fully implements the new wage structure,” he said.
Echoing this stance, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman, Monday Ogbodum, stated that ongoing negotiations would not deter the unions from taking industrial action if their demands remain unmet.
“Yes, we are still in talks with the government.
We had meetings on Thursday and Friday, which ended late in the evening.
Another meeting is scheduled for today, but that does not mean everything is resolved, even though the government has shown some level of seriousness,” Ogbodum explained.
He stressed that the unions would not relent until the minimum wage is implemented in practice.
“Our position is that even if we sign any document or agreement today, that does not necessarily amount to implementation,” he added.
The strike threat underscores the growing tension between the state government and its workforce over wage reforms, with labor leaders urging swift action to avert a full-scale industrial action.
