JUST IN: NLC, TUC TO COMMENCE NATIONWIDE STRIKE OCTOBER 3RD
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The Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have called for a nationwide strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have resolved to suspend activities nationwide beginning October 3, 2023, pointing out to government’s “failure” to successfully implement policies to alleviate Nigerians’ sufferings following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, The PUNCH exclusively reported.
During a virtual National Executive Council meeting held on Zoom on Tuesday, NLC national president Joe Ajaero informed members of the NEC that a meeting was held with TUC leaders to discuss the way forwrd. Ajaero stated that the two centers agreed to work together to make their position known to the administration.
A source who was present at the meeting held noted that some NLC members initially objected to the development of the NLC working together with the TUC.
“Initially some members did not want us to work with the TUC but as of now, we don’t have a choice. The government has not been proactive. So it is going to be a definite action this time around.”
Recall that the 21-day ultimatum given by the NLC ended last week. The national president of the NLC, Joe Ajaero had complained that “none of the demands put before the Federal Government had been addressed.”
The union first observed a two-day nationwide warning strike on the 5th and 6th of September to show its readiness for the indefinite strike later in the month.
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