Minimum Wage Strike: Workers in 6 States Set to Down Tools Today

A nationwide strike by workers in six states is set to begin today as a minimum wage panel meets, potentially disrupting economic activities in the region. The strike involves workers in the Federal Capital Territory, Cross River, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Kaduna and Zamfara states.

A strike by workers in the Federal Capital Territory and five other states is set to begin today, as a panel meeting has failed to reach an agreement on minimum wage. The affected states include Cross River, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Kaduna, and Zamfara, with workers from these areas expected to down tools in protest over their wages. The strike, which was announced after the panel's meeting, is a result of ongoing negotiations between employers and employees regarding a new minimum wage. As of now, the details of the strike's impact on daily life and economic activities are unclear.