The NLC Erred In Calling Out Nigerian Workers To Strike- TUC

By Cami Ezenwa

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) says the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) erred by trying to call out Nigerian workers to embark on the failed strike bid.

Deputy Chairman, Lagos State chapter of the congress, Comrade Idogen Emmanuel, who stated this in an interaction with journalist in Benin, said the NLC’s call for strike did not follow due process.

“The TUC also observed that the NLC did not give the mandatory 14 days before strike action. That was why we decided to rescind our decision to embark on strike. This was why we also asked all the stakeholders to go back to draw a plan since the minimum wage will not benefit every common man on the streets,” he added.

According to him, though the congress was in full support of the strike initially, it backed down when certain things dawned on it, making it conclude that truly, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) erred in the position it took.

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This he said was the realisation that neighbouring countries were benefiting immensely from Nigeria’s subsidised fuel, and that marketers were actually feeding fat on fuel susbsidy to the detriment of the generality of Nigerians.

He said though the removal of subsidy was painful, but that it was the best option for the country.

Nigeria workers: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) erred, says the alternative labour union, TUC

The Eagle reports that a lot of reactions have trailed the federal government’s decision to remove subsidy.

For example, the Kwara State government’s reaction to it was to reduce workdays for civil servants from five to three days every week.

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In the latest, according to a press statement signed by Rafiu Ajakaye, chief press Secretary to the governor, “From Wednesday, June 14, some large buses will be deployed to transport students of public tertiary institutions within the metropolis, including those going to the Kwara State University (KWASU), the campus at Malete. Further details will be released by the coordinating Ministries, Agencies, and Departments (MDAs.)

“The state government will continue to offer immediate support for the Kwara public as Nigeria permanently transitions to the post-fuel subsidy regime and different steps are taken to bring more ease to the people while sustainably growing the economy.