The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declared an indefinite strike beginning from Monday, June 3, 2024.
This is as a result of the failure of the government to reach an agreement with the labour unions on a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers and the reversal of hike in electricity tariff.
In today’s edition of IbrandTv Daybreak, seasoned anchors, Uche Onodu and Blessed Omonose, explored the complex issue of labour union strikes.
Uche and Blessed emphasized the importance of preventive measures, effective communication, and sustained government intervention to address labour disputes proactively.
Also, they underscored the need for a delicate balance between advocating for workers’ rights and maintaining economic stability.
Blessed highlighted his concerns that industrial actions often fail to serve the best interests of the economy or citizens.
In addition, he expressed disappointment that preventive measures weren’t taken, leading to the current strike on June 3, 2024.
Furthermore, Omonose noted that Lagos State rarely fully complies with the NLC industrial actions, which raises questions about the credibility of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
“NLC Not Compliant In Lagos?”
According to him, there has been a recurring pattern of the Nigerian government meeting the labor unions demand action with temporary solutions, and public interest wanes.
Sadly, this cycle leads to a growing sense of disinterest among Nigerians.
Reacting to this, Uche Onodu agreed with Omonose’s submissions.
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She pointed out the limited impact labour unions have had since Adams Oshiomole’s leadership in 1999.
Also, she implied that industrial actions have become less effective over time.
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