By Gambo Jagindi
November 15, 2021
Cost of Living: Nigeria Workers Are suffering, Commence New National Minimum wage Negotiations Now -AUPCTRE
The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical, and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), has decried the high cost of living in Nigeria, urges stakeholders to urgently commence negotiation for a new national minimum wage
See the union communique below
AUPCTRE held its meeting on the 6th of November, 2021 in Lokoja, Kogi State and resolved as follows:
1. That after a meticulous analysis of their performances in office, the zone unanimously passed vote of confidence on both the National, and Zonal leaderships of the Union.
2. The zone unanimously endorsed the candidature of the National President, Comrade Benjamin Anthony for a second term in office come 2022.
3. The zone also unanimously endorsed the current Zonal Executives for a second term in office come 2022.
4. That the current National Minimum Wage in the country has become too meager due to the rising cost of living, therefore, negotiations by key stakeholders for a National Living Wage should commence without any further delay.
5. That governments at all levels should do everything within their constitutional powers to curb the ravaging cases of insecurity in the country to guarantee the safety of lives and property.
6. That government should as a matter of urgency address the disturbing inflation in the country.
Signed:
Comrade Buba Yusuf Dauda – Zonal Chairman.
Comrade Pius Panshik – Zonal Secretary.