NLC Decries Deduction Of Workers’ Salaries

The organised labour
in  Rivers State has decried  the drastic reduction in the amount of money paid as tax by civil servants in the State.
The state Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Chris Oruge made the condemnation while speaking with The Tide in Port Harcourt, recently.
Oruge said from analysis of taxes paid by workers, the Rivers worker is paying the highest tax in the country.
He said the organised labour has sought the intervention of the state governor by directing the appropriate agency on the issue of tax deduction as paid by the state workers.
The NLC boss called for proper investigation into this claim with a view to working out modalities to alleviate the sufferings of the state’s workers.
He said the organised labour is ready to partner with the state government to ensure that the welfare of workers is given desired attention.
Oruge lauded the state Governor, Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi, on his laudable achievements  in the state.
He said despite calculated attempts to distract his  administration, he has remained focused in providing transparent leadership for the state.
The labour leader said the organised labour in the state wants the governor to  remain focused.