Africa Today News, New York credibly reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has mapped out plans for a nationwide strike, slated to start on August 2, 2023.
While a court order still restricts the congress from striking in June, reports indicate that the Nigeria Labour Congress is driven by the plight of Nigerians grappling with the consequences of subsidy removal, motivating its decision to proceed with the planned strike.
Earlier in June, it was learned that the Tinubu administration opted to litigate against organised labour to halt a potential nationwide strike in response to the initial removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol).
Officials from the Trade Union Congress and the NLC have expressed dissatisfaction with the government-appointed committee, stating that it has not made meaningful efforts to initiate a dialogue with the labour representatives.
Speaking to newsmen, the national treasurer of the NLC, Hakeem Ambali, said, ‘Yes. We issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude all negotiations with labour or face industrial action yesterday by the Central Working Committee.’
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Earlier, a representative from the NLC, speaking to journalists on Tuesday, revealed that the congress had scheduled a meeting for Tuesday to discuss and deliberate on the next course of action
Should the government fail to meet the ultimatum, a nationwide strike becomes inevitable In this case.
As of this moment, Joe Ajaero, the national president of the NLC, has neither issued an official statement nor responded to newsmen’s inquiries regarding the matter.
According to another statement from a national official, the public will soon be apprised of alternative plans that will be deliberated on.
The situation remains tense as the possibility of a NLC nationwide strike continues to loom over the country.
Further updates from the NLC will be communicated to the public with expectations that the outcome will be beneficial.
Unless the government takes prompt and effective action to address the labour unions’ grievances, the impending strike could have a substantial impact on both the nation’s economy and the daily life of citizens.