The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have declared to begin a nationwide strike from October 3, 2023, following what they termed as the “failure” of government to successfully implement policies to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit.
According to The PUNCH, the NLC national president, Joe Ajaero, during a virtual National Executive Council meeting which was held on Zoom, Tuesday told members of NEC that a meeting was held with the officials of the TUC to deliberate on ways forward. Ajaero said it has been resolved that the two centres will work together to make their stance known to the government.
It was learnt that some members of the NLC 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,” said an anonymous NLC exco member
The NLC’s 21-day ultimatum given to the FG elapsed last week. This was followed by a two-day nationwide warning strike on September 5 and 6 to show its readiness for the indefinite strike later in the month.
Both the NLC and the TUC are demanding wage increase, implementation of palliatives, tax exemptions and allowances to public sector workers and a review of the minimum wage.
