We Are Committed to Sustaining Struggle for Workers’s Welfare Needs ~ Ebonyi TUC

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, Ebonyi State chapter, says it is committed to sustain the struggle for workers’ welfare needs.

Chidi Igboji, Ebonyi TUC Chairman, told newsmen on Monday in Abakaliki that they were not silent but focused on protecting the rights of workers.

Mr Igboji added that workers welfare remains their priority, especially those in the private and informal sectors.

He said that the congress would continue to stand against unfair treatment of workers.

Speaking on the proposed plans to increase the salary of political office holders, Igboji said it was not good enough when workers are still trying to overcome the current economic difficulties.

In his words, “The proposed upward review of salaries for political office holders by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) is not good enough, especially given the present economic difficulties faced by the citizens.

“I said it is not good enough, because these are the people that usually kick against the workers whenever they propose a minimum wage increase. It’s too bad; the politicians have chosen to be less concerned about the welfare of the workers.“They are the ones that usually discourage the president and governors from the implementation of the minimum wage.

Mr Igboji, called on governments at all levels to consider workers as assets and partners in development rather than liabilities.

“We resolve to continue to push for the prioritisation of the welfare and security of all citizens, especially workers of all classes,” the chairman stated.