…Demands reversal of emergency rule in Rivers
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The Organised Labour has demanded an immediate end to poor wages and killings in the country.
Labour also demanded immediate reversal of emergency rule in Rivers State, describing the action as anti-democracy.
This was contained in a 20-point demand Labour made to the Federal Government during the 2025 workers day celebration.
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, among other trade unions, called for justice, pro-people economic reforms and democratic accountability in Nigeria.
The leadership of the organised Labour demanded that democracy be made to deepen its roots in the country.
Labour said: “The federal and state governments should cease actions that erode the civic space but should encourage and deepen it for the sake of our nation; An immediate salary adjustment in sync with Economic realities; That Government explains what exactly it is taxing in the PAYE; The withdrawal of the Tax Bills before the National Assembly to allow Nigerian workers sit at table where it is being conceived.”
