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SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Ventura1: 5:06pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
he Buhari-led Federal Government has been delaying the implementation of the miserly N30,000 new National Minimum Wage that was agreed to by the Tripartite committee. In a show of betrayal of trust and disregard for the ILO Minimum Wage Fixing Convention (C131), it even adopted the state governors' N27,000 recommendation as a National Council of State resolution. Nigerian workers are very much poorly-paid in an era of jumbo pay and public fund misappropriation by political office holders in comparison to other nations across the globe. That enables the increasing social gap between working-class people and a handful of bosses, rapidly eradicating the layer of working people earlier refers to as the "middle class". Clearly, Buhari has shown no serious commitment to the interest of the working masses over the last four years. The lot of workers has been one of increasing hardship. Of course, the PDP candidate in the person of Atiku Abubakar is fundamentally not different from Buhari. Historically, he has a terrible record of not addressing the interest and the needs of the working class and the organized labour, specifically as the VIce-President. He is rather interested in enriching his friends and families with the nation's commonwealth at the expense of the workers who create wealth. And he has promised to do more of pro-rich and anti-poor economics, if elected into office. Obviously, he has no plan for the poor masses, this is evident in his response when he was asked on a national broadcast about his plan for the poor masses, he responded to Kadaria Ahmed the interview; "are you a socialist?". That is a clear indication that Atiku, Buhari and co have no plan for the working-class people. Yet there are signals from different corners that the global oil price might fall below what it is right now. That is a signal that the Nigerian economy that is hugely reliant on crude oil could be in for a rough time. More concretely the global economic crisis that has lasted for more than a decade now still continues and with the anti-people policies/promises of Buhari, Atiku and co life is likely to get even more difficult for the working masses. Economic crises and the minimum wage Public-funded provision of sustained and inclusive social protection, a national minimum wage which is a living wage, renationalization of privatized corporations, initiating a massive industrialization process and ensuring labour market regulation are fundamental steps to take to safeguard and improve the lives of poor working-class people. This will require anti-austerity measures and a clear departure from all forms of neoliberal ideas including public-private partnership (PPP) models. Atiku and Buhari are both tied to the neoliberal ideology and policies that brought the nation into crises in the first place. So, clearly they cannot help the working people out of it nor prevent another looming crisis, "their hands are tied". The APC-led Federal Government and it predecessor PDP/Jonathan-led Federal Government placed the burden of economic crisis on the working people and poor masses through austerity, school fees hike, subsidy removal among many other attacks. Definitely governments that will not hesitate to make the workers bear the brunt of system failure, are not good for workers and youth. Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress (AAC) understands the importance of a living wage to the lives of the workers and jumpstarting an ailing economy as well. His commitment to N100,000 as the new National Minimum Wage if elected as president is welcome. The N100,000 minimum wage of Sowore/AAC can be better understood if situated in the context of his other pro-masses and anti-establishment policy plan. This includes massive industrialization and economic restructuring to close the gap between the few rich and the poor masses. In an earlier article titled “Nigeria Workers, Minimum Wage and Capitalism “, I pointed out that a living wage for workers will boost local economy through increase in demand. It thus becomes a means of wealth re-distribution, with increased production and productivity benefiting an increasing number of people. This has both social and economic implications to working-class people and the nation in general. In conclusion, we recommend that the African Action Congress (AAC) and the TakeitBack/Alternative for Masses Political Alternative (TiB-AMPA coalition) should put it at the center of their programs and mobilize the workers around N100,000 Minimum Wage as part of a broader agenda for decent work and social protection. Equally we urge the party to be unequivocal in its stance of "People before Profit”. This, in our view, requites a jettisoning of the logic of Public Private Partnership (PPP). In Nigeria and all over the world, PPPs have in essence just been about governments subsidizing private profits, in the long run. Finally, we urge the Nigeria Workers to break with the bosses’ parties. APC, PDP and co have nothing to offer us except more attacks on our already battered living and working conditions. We must identify with pro-masses ideas and programs of the AAC/Sowore campaign. Workers of the world unite, we only have our chains to break! Lai Brown is a member of the Socialist Workers and Youth League (SWL) and National Organizing Secretary of Automobile, Boatyards, Transport Equipment And Allied Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (AUTOBATE), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress http://saharareporters.com/2019/02/20/sowore-2019-implication-n100000-minimum-wage-workers-lai-brown 14 Likes
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Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Nobody: 5:09pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Best candidate for the job. 61 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by McStoic(m): 5:10pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Hmmm.....Lai Brown kwa. I am wary of any idea coming from anything or anyone bearing Lai as a name. Obidient Atikulation is the vogue joor. Caveat: This promise is synonymous to the kind of konji induced promise someone makes while begging for sex. 20 Likes |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by jamaicabakare(m): 5:10pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Sowore, I won't insult you. Just like other politicians, you are a LIAR! My advice for you, 2023 go for house of REP! 22 Likes 1 Share
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Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by AgamaHub: 5:10pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
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Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by biosilicon: 5:11pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
The next nigerian president 21 Likes |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Salvador1: 5:11pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Sowore your time has not come please be patient 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by ainas247: 5:11pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
How much is 100k ? Nigeria Government just selfish, senators over 13M monthly take home doing. Nothing... Dominate Google page one with your business see results in my profile guaranteed 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by izuch(m): 5:11pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by dipopooo(m): 5:11pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Luciferchrist66: 5:12pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
What is this afonja saying? Sai baba will do it. We are happy with our 30k 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by papiwyte(m): 5:12pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Next level jor Febuhari |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Fuckdamod: 5:12pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Lai Mohammed brother 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by IMASTEX: 5:12pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Nigerians will always recycle bad wines in different bottles instead of changing the wine. This guy should be a better alternative to those old men. 15 Likes |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Architecturald2(m): 5:12pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Sowore is the best candidate to rule Nigeria Check my signature to migrate to canada 8 Likes
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Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by ItzBIM(m): 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Ok 6 Likes
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Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Miracle4Sure: 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
No comment
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Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by ComeAndobo: 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Another Lai? We never recover from Lai Mohammed's lies |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by stanliwise(m): 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Is AAC still a separate party??, thought it has joined third power movement. 1 Like |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Nobody: 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Where will the 100,000 come from? Where are the goods to purchase with such wage increase? Many questions dey sha. 4 Likes |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by stephany007: 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
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Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Ventura1: 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Breakdown of expenses of an average Nigerian Feeding (assuming 1K/day) = N30,000/month Transportation (500/day) = N15,000/month House rent = N10,000/month Electricity = N5,000 Children sch fees & exp. = N10,000 Miscallenous = N15,000 Health = N10,000 What is left in 100K? This is what an average Nigerian required to live decently in Nigeria. Someone remind mean of tithe and other religious givings..... 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Moferere: 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
biosilicon:
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Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by senatepresido: 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Kurtis02(m): 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Lai lai Campaign promise that won't be fulfilled. |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by happney65: 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Nonesense..He wants to turn Nigeria to Venezuala..We are not doing 3 Likes |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Likins(m): 5:13pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
To talk is sweet but to put it in action is another thing...ask Fashola on electricity talks 4 Likes |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Yeah55(m): 5:14pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
This are the type of people we need as President, someone with good vision and one that has its citizens at heart. 5 Likes |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by McStoic(m): 5:14pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
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Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by obaataaokpaewu: 5:14pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
The name of the author is suspicious, LAI Brown? |
Re: SOWORE 2019: Implication Of N100,000 Minimum Wage For Workers By Lai Brown by Nccpl: 5:15pm On Feb 20, 2019 |
Hbffb 1 Like |
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