MAY DAY: JARIGBE AGOM SALUTES WORKERS, SAYS “THEY DESERVE EVERY POSITIVE MOTIVATION”

The Senator representing Cross River North at the National Assembly, Senator Jarigbe Agom, has congratulated Nigerian workers, especially those of Cross River North Senatorial District on this year’s international workers day celebration.

He said the day which has been set aside by the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA), for workers all over the world to celebrate the hallmark of their struggle for enhanced welfare package, reflect on the roles of labour and welfare of workers in the development and growth of the economy.

Senator Jarigbe, who went down memory lane, said that it was in the late 19th century in Chicago USA, that workers held a protest over the poor working conditions and long working hours, said sadly, many of them were killed and others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The workers who were working 10-16 long hours daily, later came together under a Central Labour Union to proclaim that 8 hours of work daily should constitute a legal day of labour, which was accepted by all.

This he said, was until the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA), held a conference and came up with a resolution that labour is for 8 hours. As such, every May 1st should be celebrated as international labour day.

Senator Jarigbe regretted the persistent problems of non – payments of workers salaries, allowances, non-payment of pensions, gratuity, delayed or non-release of workers statutory benefits as and at when due.

The Senator recalls that he was brought up in a home where his parents were workers and as such he understands their situation, he used the opportunity of the May Day, to enjoin workers on remaining steadfast and giving their best in service, even in the face of their challenges, and to always reciprocate good gestures that comes their way, assuring them that their challenges are surmountable.

He prayed for more of God’s guidance, wisdom, divine protection on the Nigerian worker in their uncommon services.

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