Federal Government Calls for Urgent Meeting with Labour Unions to Avert Nationwide Strike
By Gyado T. Emmanuel
In a eleventh-hour effort to forestall the planned nationwide strike set for October 3, 2023, the Federal Government has extended an invitation to organised labour for discussions. The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress had declared an indefinite strike to protest what they perceive as the government’s failure to provide post-subsidy support for workers. The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity is committed to engaging with union leaders before any economic shutdown.
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The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, in response to perceived inadequacies in post-subsidy measures, announced an impending nationwide strike from October 3, 2023. Their demands center on the provision of post-subsidy palliatives to support workers.
The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity has reassured Nigerians that it is taking proactive steps to address the concerns raised by the labour unions. An urgent meeting has been arranged with union leadership, with discussions expected to revolve around President Bola Tinubu’s announcements during his Independence Day broadcast on October 1.
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With the strike deadline looming, both the Federal Government and the labour unions are engaged in a race against time to find common ground and avert potential disruptions to the economy.
Efforts to prevent the strike are motivated by the desire to safeguard economic stability and ensure the well-being of the workforce. The government is committed to constructive dialogue and finding mutually beneficial solutions.
As the Federal Government and organised labour prepare to engage in crucial discussions, there is hope that this dialogue will lead to resolutions that address the concerns of workers while also considering the broader economic interests of the nation.
Federal Government calls for urgent meeting with Labour Unions to avert nationwide strike”
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