The National Labour Congress (NLC) holds a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights and interests of workers across Nigeria, irrespective of their backgrounds or affiliations. However, concerns have persistently arisen among state and local government employees regarding what appears to be a bias in the NLC's advocacy and support, favoring federal workers. This report delves into the factors contributing to this issue and emphasizes the urgent need for more equitable representation and support within the NLC.

One of the foremost concerns raised by state and local government workers revolves around a perceived imbalance in collective labor bargaining. While both federal and state unions engage in negotiations for national wages, discrepancies emerge when it comes to implementation.

Federal government workers were initially granted ₦18,000 during Goodluck Jonathan's administration as a response to the fuel price increase from ₦65 to ₦87. Subsequently, ₦30,000 minimum wage was introduced by Muhammadu Buhari to counter the fuel price hike from ₦87 to ₦195. Regrettably, many states failed to fulfill these wage commitments.

The pivotal question is whether the NLC effectively intervened to support state and local government workers in such instances. Unfortunately, the answer appears to be in the negative.

Another contentious issue revolves around the NLC's approach to strikes.

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