NiMet unions seek strike revival over unpaid entitlements

NiMet unions are seeking to revive a previously suspended strike over unpaid entitlements, including minimum wage arrears and other allowances, according to a letter obtained by Punch Nigeria. The staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, represented by their union leaders, accuse management of failing to honor agreements reached after interventions by the minister and subsequent meetings.

The workers are owed nine months of the 2019 minimum wage arrears, four months of the 2024 minimum wage arrears, and several outstanding allowances. Despite showing remarkable patience, the unions claim management has refused to implement the agreed payment schedule, pushing workers to their limit.

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