The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have jointly issued a 14-day notice of a nationwide strike ultimatum to the Federal Government.
This action follows the government’s failure to fulfill the 16-point agreement reached with organized labour on October 2, 2023.
Despite the concerted efforts of organized labour to foster workplace harmony, the government’s disregard for the widespread suffering and hardship has prompted this drastic measure.
In a joint statement, the NLC and TUC expressed regret at the necessity of resorting to such action, citing persistent neglect of citizens’ welfare and workers’ rights.
The statement reads in part,
“It is regrettable that we are compelled to resort to such measures, but the persistent neglect of the welfare of citizens and Nigerian workers and the massive hardship leave us with no choice.
Constrained by this development and recognizing the urgency of the situation and the imperative of ensuring the protection and defense of the rights and dignity of Nigerian workers and citizens, the NLC and TUC hereby issue a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government to honor their part of the understanding within 14 days starting from the 9th of February 2024.”
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