BREAKING: NLC Finally Suspends Strikes For 2 Weeks, Gives Reason
- The NLC in Imo state has announced the suspension of its indefinite industrial action for two weeks
- Joe Ajaero, the NLC national president, announced the suspension of the strike in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, March 15
- The statement disclosed that the union reached the decision after the intervention of well-meaning Nigerians within and outside Imo
Owerri, Imo - The Imo state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its ongoing industrial action in the state for two weeks.
Joe Ajaero, the national president of the NLC, announced the suspension of the strike in a statement on Wednesday, March 15, The Nation reported.
Source: UGC
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According to the statement, the industrial action was suspended following the intervention of well-meaning and highly respected Nigerians within and outside the Imo state.
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Ajaero added that the suspension of the industrial action would also allow the state's residents to vote for their candidates in the house of assembly election to be held in the state on Saturday, March 18.
The labour congress then warned the state government to reverse its anti-labour policy before the end of the two weeks, stating that it was the only reason the workers in the state would not return to the industrial action.
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The NLC had declared a statewide indefinite strike on Wednesday, March 8, in the state over unpaid wages, violations of workers' rights and other reasons.
The market men and women had protested against the industrial action in the state under the aegis of the Imo State Amalgamated Market and Traders.
The Imo state government had also accused Ajaero of using his position as the NLC president for political gains.
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Legit.ng earlier reported that the civil servants have clashed with the NLC national president, Ayuba Wabba, over failed ₦1bn housing project meant for members.
Emeka Anuna, the chairman of the protesting subscribers, said that many who have paid, including directors of agencies and ministries, went to get loans to pay for the house.
Anuna added that many subscribers have died; some retired while others have been transferred out of Abuja without getting the befitting home of their dream that they paid for.
Source: Legit.ng
