One hour into the midnight deadline for industrial action over salary increase agreement between labour and the Federal Government, both sides are yet to reach a concensus.
Labour had resorted to the strike option from October 17 if the government failed to reach a concensus with it on October 16 over the consequential adjustments of the minimum wage.
Chronicle NG reports that at the ongoing meeting, the organised labour and representatives of the Federal Government broke into discussions to consider both positions on the percentage on salary increase.
As at past 12 midnight, the Honourable Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN) said labour leaders were considering the offer of the government in a different room.
“It’s past 12 midnight and we are on a short break to allow the labour leaders consult amongst themselves regarding our latest offer on the table.
“They have vacated the row of seats to the right and have moved to another room to consult,” he tweeted on Thursday morning.
The meeting which commenced 5:00 p.m. is yet to reach any agreement following a breakout session by both government and labour teams.
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As at the time of filling this report, both groups are still in breakout sessions.
NAN recalls that the organised labour is demanding 29 per cent salary increase for officers on salary level 07 to 14 and 24 per cent adjustment for officers on salary grade level 15 to 17 .
The Federal Government, however, presented a proposal of 11 per cent salary increase for officers on grade level 07 to14 and 6.5 per cent adjustment for workers of grade level 15 to 17.
