TUC Commends Governor Uba Sani on Approval of 72,000 Minimum Wage for Local Government Workers

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The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Kaduna State Council, has commended Governor Uba Sani for approving a 72,000 minimum wage for local government workers in Kaduna State. This development marks a significant step towards bridging the wage disparity between state and local government workers, with state workers having previously enjoyed a higher minimum wage. The chairman of TUC and Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, Abdullahi Danfulani, expressed appreciation to the governor for his "listening ear" and urged workers to remain calm while the labour leadership continues to advocate for their rights and welfare.

Key Takeaways:

  • The TUC, Kaduna State Council, commended Governor Uba Sani for approving a 72,000 minimum wage for local government workers in Kaduna State.
  • The approval aims to bridge the wage disparity between state and local government workers, with state workers having previously enjoyed a higher minimum wage.
  • Abdullahi Danfulani, the chairman of TUC and Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, praised the governor's decision, saying it was a "significant step" towards resolving the issue.
  • Danfulani emphasized the importance of solidarity among all categories of workers, citing the labour movement's principle that "injury to one is injury to all."
  • The union urged workers to remain calm while the labour leadership continues to advocate for their rights and welfare.
  • The verification process in the state is ongoing to ensure transparency and fairness in the implementation of consequential adjustments for all workers.

Statistics:

  • 72,000: The approved minimum wage for local government workers in Kaduna State.
  • 30,000: The previous minimum wage for local government workers in Kaduna State.
  • 72,000: The minimum wage enjoyed by state workers in Kaduna State.
  • 30,000 to 72,000: The wage disparity difference between state and local government workers in Kaduna State.
  • Thursday: The day Governor Uba Sani approved the 72,000 minimum wage for local government workers in Kaduna State.

Sources:

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