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Nigerian labor unions begin nationwide strike over living wage demand
STORY: Nigerian labor unions begin nationwide strike over living wage demand
SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024
DATELINE: June 4, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:44
LOCATION: Abuja
CATEGORY: SOCIETY
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3. SOUNDBITE (English): FESTUS OSIFO, Labor union leader
STORYLINE:
Nigerian labor unions on Monday commenced an indefinite nationwide strike to demand a living wage for local workers across various sectors, causing a widespread disruption affecting government offices, airports, schools, banks, and even the national power grid.
SOUNDBITE (English): FESTUS OSIFO, Labor union leader
"We are hereby declaring the commencement of a nationwide industrial action, a nationwide strike effective from Monday June 3, 2024 and this strike shall be indefinite. This strike shall be on until we have a new national minimum wage."
The strike followed disagreements on various negotiations for a new minimum wage by government representatives and organized labor for several months, with dialogues ending in deadlock until Sunday night.
The Nigerian government described the strike as "premature, ineffectual and illegal," in an earlier statement by Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, who noted the agitation for the increase of the minimum wage of workers in the country is currently being addressed, adding that the labor unions failed to fulfill the condition precedents that would enable them to embark on a strike action.
More citizens have expressed mixed reactions to the strike. While many support the unions' demands, the immediate effects on daily life have caused frustration.
"I support the strike because we need better wages, but it's hard when you can't even get basic services," said Adejoke Adesina, a nurse in Lagos.
Some citizens have also expressed contrary opinions, saying there can be a solution that does not involve shutting down the whole country. "This strike is causing more harm than good," said Idris Abubakar, a resident of Abuja.
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Abuja.
(XHTV)
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