The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State chapter has shut down normal operations of Lagos Television, Eko FM/Radio Lagos and Lagos Traffic Radio in protest over the non-implementation of the N85,000 minimum wage to workers.
The workers, few weeks ago, had notified the management of the three stations of their readiness to down tools following the failure of the stations to implement the minimum wage being implemented by the Lagos State Government.
The workers were seen on Monday morning blocking the entrance toand exit to the Agidingbi complex of the broadcast stations expressing their displeasure.
The chairman of the state chapter, Ms Sessi said, “We are here this morning; you can see the workers of government in communication departments, that is, LTV, Eko FM, Traffic Radio, all here to show their displeasure against the injustice that is being meted out to them.
“They work to the best of their abilities and are now at the receiving end by being shortchanged. And not receiving the new minimum wage as being approved and agreed by the law set by the federal government of Nigeria.
“After several engagements with management, they gave 14 days, then seven days. They followed due process, yet there was no resolution. Now, when they saw that the workers are resolute to fight for their rights, they are saying, ‘Sheathe your sword’.”
Ms Sessi vowed that the workers would continue with the protest until their demands were met.
She urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to prevail on the management to do the needful to avoid unnecessary disruption to operations.
NLC shuts Lagos-owned media houses over non-payment of N85,000 minimum wage.