May Day: Oyo Workers Demand New Wage Structure
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Oyo State, Kayode Martins, on Monday, demanded a new wage structure for workers that would meet up with the current economic challenges in Nigeria.
May Day is a yearly event to celebrate the achievements of workers in the country.
Martins lamented that N30,000 minimum wage which ought to have been reviewed over the years has caused a clog in the wheel of progress of so many workers in Nigeria, especially in the state, urging the government to look into it and make the necessary amendments.
While appreciating the government for prompt payment of salaries and other allowances, the NLC chairman called for the engagement of workers when there is an imbroglio between government and labour where the issue would be trashed out rather than taking a unilateral decision without their consent.
Corroborating his view, the chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Bosun Olabiyi, also appealed to the government to provide a conducive environment for workers, urging them to look into the issue of casualization of workers to curb injustice being meted out to them during the employment.
In his speech, the state governor, Seyi Makinde, promised that his government would embark on an aggressive global investment drive.