The Ebonyi State chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has suspended the one-week warning strike embarked upon to draw State Government attention over Non-compliance to full implementation of Minimum wage.
The State Executives of the Union in a statement made available to Journalists after a review of the warning strike on Sunday said the Ebonyi State Government has shown strong commitment on the negotiation table, as meetings have been held since Saturday 7th December, 2024.
According to the Statement, the Ebonyi State government has shown the desire to sign an agreement with the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC after verifiable facts was presented before it.
The Statement further States that the Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, however appealed that the table used in the payment of the October and November 2024 salaries be accepted by the NLC pending a review that will be backed by a financial standing of the State.
While thanking the workers for showing commitment and solidarity during the period of the One-week warning strike, the statement directed workers resume duties while they embark on further engagements to better their welfare.
