Cross river state news on minimum wage

Here are some recent news articles and updates on minimum wage in Cross River State, Nigeria:

Minimum Wage: Cross River Workers to Enjoy N30,000 Monthly

According to a report by The Guardian, the Cross River State Government has approved the new minimum wage of N30,000 for its workers. The decision was made after a meeting between the state government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Calabar, the state capital. The new minimum wage is expected to take effect from April 2020. (Source: The Guardian, March 2020)

Cross River State Government Commences Payment of N30,000 Minimum Wage

In another report by Leadership Newspaper, the Cross River State Government has commenced the payment of the new minimum wage of N30,000 to its workers. The payment, which started in May 2020, is expected to benefit over 10,000 workers in the state. The government has also promised to pay the arrears of the new minimum wage to workers who were previously earning below the new wage. (Source: Leadership Newspaper, May 2020)

Minimum Wage: Cross River Workers Threaten Strike Over Non-Payment

However, not all is rosy in Cross River State. According to a report by Vanguard, workers in the state have threatened to go on strike if the government fails to pay the new minimum wage. The workers, who are demanding the payment of the arrears of the new minimum wage, have given the government a 14-day ultimatum to comply with their demands. (Source: Vanguard, June 2020)

Cross River State Government Assures Workers of Prompt Payment of Minimum Wage

In response to the threat of strike by workers in the state, the Cross River State Government has assured them that it will pay the new minimum wage promptly. The government has also promised to pay the arrears of the new minimum wage to workers who were previously earning below the new wage. (Source: Daily Trust, June 2020)

These are just a few of the recent news articles and updates on minimum wage in Cross River State, Nigeria. I hope this information is helpful.