The National Joint Industrial Council (NJIC) has agreed to discontinue further negotiations for the increment of wages of dock workers given the prevailing economic conditions facing the maritime industry in general and Nigeria in particular.
This decision was reached at the inaugural meeting of the NJIC which met at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) recently.
Presided over by the Executive Director Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Mr Gambo Ahmed who is also the chairman, the Council noted that the dwindling fortunes in global shipping which has affected vessel traffic to Nigeria has negatively impacted the fortunes of Sea Ports and Terminal Operators of Nigeria (STOAN).
Comrade Emmanuel Anthony Nted, the President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) in his contribution said that MWUN understands the economic situation and so there is no need to demand for increment.
He, however, called on the Terminal Operators to show understanding when the situation improves and the Union calls for a negotiation of wage increase for dockworkers.
The NJIC which is composed of MWUN, STOAN, National Association of Stevedoring Companies (NASC), Jetty and Tank Farm Owners Association of Nigeria and chaired by NIMASA is saddled with the responsibility of negotiating and reviewing Minimum Standards for Dock Labour industry in Nigeria.
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