N70,000 Allowance Saga: Ex-Labour Leaders Intervene as NLC, TUC Presidents 'Fight' on TV
Former national leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have intervened in the ongoing dispute between the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and the TUC President, Festus Osifo, on the issue of the N70,000 transport allowance.
Background
- The quarrel began when Ajaero signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government regarding the N70,000 transport allowance for public sector employees without involving the TUC.
- Osifo later rejected the move, arguing that Ajaero cannot negotiate on behalf of TUC members and that what workers really require is a salary increase, not a temporary transport allowance.
Intervention by Ex-Labour Leaders
Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja, former NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, stated that a formal reconciliation meeting will be held as soon as all parties are available.
Government's Role
Ayuba Wabba also mentioned that the government should not interfere with the internal affairs of the labour unions, as it is the responsibility of the unions to resolve their own disputes.
Ajaero's Statement
Ayuba Wabba quoted Ajaero as saying that the N70,000 transport allowance is an addition to the current wage structure, and that the NLC will continue to negotiate on behalf of all workers.
Osifo's Statement
Wabba quoted Osifo as stating that the NLC President acted unilaterally and that the transport allowance is not a long-term solution for workers.
Summary
Former labour leaders have intervened in the ongoing dispute between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, and the TUC President, Festus Osifo, over the N70,000 transport allowance for public sector employees.
The former NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said that a formal reconciliation meeting will be held as soon as all parties are available.
Wabba quoted Ajaero as stating that the N70,000 transport allowance is an addition to the current wage structure, and that the NLC will continue to negotiate on behalf of all workers.
Wabba also quoted Osifo as saying that the NLC President acted unilaterally and that the transport allowance is not a long-term solution for workers.
The dispute between Ajaero and Osifo began after Ajaero signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government regarding the N70,000 transport allowance for public sector employees.
The ongoing disagreement between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) President, Festus Osifo, over the N70,000 transport allowance for public sector workers.
The former NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, stated that a formal reconciliation meeting will be held as soon as all parties are available.
Wabba quoted Ajaero as stating that the N70,000 transport allowance is an addition to the current wage structure, and that the NLC will continue to negotiate on behalf of all workers.
Wabba also quoted Osifo as saying that the NLC President acted unilaterally and that the transport allowance is not a long-term solution for workers.
The dispute between Ajaero and Osifo started when Ajaero signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government regarding the N70,000 transport allowance for public sector employees.
The ongoing disagreement between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) President, Festus Osifo, over the N70,000 transport allowance for public sector workers.
The former NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, declared that a formal reconciliation meeting will be held as soon as all parties are available.
Wabba quoted Ajaero as stating that the N70,000 transport allowance is an addition to the current wage
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
