The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), which is the umbrella body of Nigerian workers, is unrelenting in its stance to embark on a warning strike on September 5.
Since the removal of fuel subsidy, the congress has asked for increase in minimum wage, as well as government efforts to cushion hardship, but now they want to drive their point home.
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, says it will commence a two-day nationwide warning strike from September 5 to 6, except the Federal Government addresses the excruciating suffering of the masses.
Joe Ajaero, NLC President said this while addressing newsmen at the end of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the congress on Friday in Abuja.
Ajaero, while reading the communiqué jointly signed by Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of the Congress, said the resolutions were reached after exhaustive deliberation.
According to him, NEC in session resolved to embark on a total and indefinite shutdown of the nation within 14 working days or 21 days from today.
He said, “This is until the government takes steps to address the excruciating mass suffering and impoverishment around the country.
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“To commence a two-day nationwide warning strike on Tuesday and Wednesday from Sept.5 to 6 to demonstrate our readiness for the indefinite strike later in the month .
“To also demand that the State vacates the illegally occupied National Headquarters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).”
He also said they intend to embark on a mass protest and rally in Imo State.
“To embark on a mass protest and rally in Imo within September in preparation for a major shutdown of the state.
“This is to compel the State government to stop the abuse and violation of the rights and privileges of workers and trade unions in the state,” he said.
