NLC, TUC Call Workers Out on Indefinite Strike Action from October 3

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September 26, 2023
Ayo Aluko-Olokun
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…FG Begs Labour to Reconsider Its Action The die is cast as organised labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, of Nigeria have declared an indefinite strike starting from October 3. Presidents of the NLC, Joe Ajaero and the TUC, Festus Osifo made labour’s intention known after their

…FG Begs Labour to Reconsider Its Action

The die is cast as organised labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, of Nigeria have declared an indefinite strike starting from October 3.

Presidents of the NLC, Joe Ajaero and the TUC, Festus Osifo made labour’s intention known after their separate organs reviewed the situation of their negotiations with the government and ratified the commencement of the strike action.

A joint communique by the two Presidents, said the indefinite strike was as a result of the alleged insensitivity of government to the plights of Nigerians as a result of the removal of petrol subsidy and continuous demonstration of unwillingness and complete lack of initiative.

The strike, which is expected to commence by midnight of Tuesday, October 3, 2023, may paralyse all economic activities in the country as the Labour Centres have directed members to withdraw their services. This will worsen the deteriorating economic situation in the country.

NLC had earlier embarked on a two-day warning strike, which took place on Tuesday, September 5, and Wednesday, June 6, 2023. The strike was partially successful and may not have generated the desired result.

The two unions have urged their state chapters to mobilize for protests across the country.

But, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has appealed the NLC leadership to shelve the planned strike. The leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) will commence an indefinite strike on Tuesday, October 3.

The minister also noted that one of the major demands of the NLC in their last meeting has been met, which has to do with the release of the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

According to a statement signed by the spokesman of the spokesman of the ministry’s Olajide Oshundu, urged the workers’ unions to give the government a little more time to address other issues.

Attached is the full statement by the NLC and TUC