Breaking: TUC Opts Out of NLC 2-Day Warning Strike, Gives Reason

• Despite the federal government's plea, the Nigerian Labour Congress has insisted on embarking on its proposed strike
• But this development has been faced with a strong setback following the announcement of its umbrella body, the Trade Union Congress
• In what could be described as a last-minute disappointment, the TUC announced it will no longer be part of the 2-day warning strike action called by the NLC

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has made a fresh announcement that might threaten the recent move of organised labour.

The umbrella body said it will not take part in the nationwide warning strike action called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 5.

President of the TUC, Comrade Festus Osifo, urged the NLC to intensify dialogue with President Bola Tinubu-led federal government, an approach it has adopted, PM News reported.

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“As of today, the need to embark on a nationwide strike hasn’t arisen hence the leadership of congress should intensify the conversation with government so that all grey areas identified could be ironed out within the time frame given”, Osifo said after meeting Labour Minister Simon Lalong.

This is coming a few hours after the labour union boycotted a meeting convened by Lalong, ignored the government's plea and insisted on embarking on the industrial action, ThisDay report added.

Judiciary workers back NLC, declare total lockdown

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has declared its support for the NLC by ordering its members to shut down all courts nationwide on Tuesday and Wednesday over unplanned fuel subsidy removal.

The national secretary, L. M. Adetola, made this known in a memo issued on Monday, September 4.

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NLC declares 2-day warning strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress announced the commencement of a two-day warning strike, which will begin on Tuesday, September 5, to protest the failure of the federal government to address the challenges Nigerians are facing as a result of the removal of the fuel subsidy.

The organised labour alleged that the federal government had abandoned their negotiation and failed to implement some of their agreement in their last meeting with the government.

Source: Legit.ng