The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ebonyi has called off the one-week warning strike embarked upon due to the non-implementation of the new minimum wage.
On December 2, the union called for a strike to demand the implementation of the new minimum wage.
In a statement on Monday, the NLC state executives said the Ebonyi government has shown a strong commitment to return to the negotiation table.
The statement said the government “invited and consistently involved the union in a long stretch of negotiating meetings since December 7”.
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It added that the state government has shown the desire to sign an agreement after verifiable facts were presented before it.
“The state governor has appealed passionately for the table used in the payment of the October and November 2024 salaries to be accepted by the NLC pending a review that will be backed by a better financial standing of the state,” the statement reads.
“The state governor has promised to continue his goodwill to better the affairs of Ebonyi workers.”
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The statement said that following the outcome of the meeting, the union unanimously resolved that the strike action be suspended.
“Workers are to resume duties while further engagements to better the welfare of Ebonyi workers in line with the new minimum wage act continue.”
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