Workers set October strike over petrol price hike
Public servants under the JNPSNC have threatened a three-day warning strike from October 2 if the FG fails to slash petrol prices and approve a wage award. Read More: https://punchng.com/workers-set-october-strike-over-petrol-price-hike/
Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have warned of a three-day warning strike beginning October 2, 2026, if the Federal Government fails to address issues related to petrol prices, wage awards and negotiations for a new national minimum wage. The JNPSNC, consisting of eight public sector unions, has given the government three days to slash petrol prices to N500 per litre, announce a wage award and initiate discussions for a minimum wage of at least N500,000 starting in 2027.
The council has also urged the government to establish a tripartite committee to facilitate negotiations for the new minimum wage, as delays could hinder its implementation.
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