NLC, TUC Declared Indefinite Strike Over 50% Salary Cut

Organised labour on Friday declared an indefinite strike over the state government’s decision to cut workers’ salaries by 50 percent.

Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura had also declared there was no going back on his administration’s decision to cut down salaries of its workers.

Comrade Abdullahi Adeka, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman and Danladi Namo, Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman,  stated this while addressing journalists at the Labour House in Lafia.

They said the state government’s reluctance to reverse its decision have left them no choice but to declared indefinitely industrial action over 50 percent cut of their salaries.

Happy That My Labour was not in Vain - Says Timaya’s Babymama

Timaya and his babymama, Barbara, are currently celebrating their daughter, Emmanuela, who just turned 4years today.

Timaya 38, could not hold back his happiness for his first daughter as he wrote, “My heart beat EMMA is 4 years today. Words can’t explain how much I love you. You are a blessing to your generation in Jesus name.”

But Barbara, who endured the nine months journey disclosed that she is happy to see her daughter turn four as this time four years ago, she was not smiling as she is happy that her labour was not in vain.

Federal Government To Workers "Go To Work Or NO Pay" As NLC's Threat To Continue With Strike

Despite threats by the Ayuba Wabba faction of NLC to continue with its planned strike action, the Federal Government has advised all workers in the Civil service to resume for work, saying the no work no pay rule will be invoked in all ministries, agencies and department. 

Speaking after a meeting with labor, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal said:

"The National Industrial Court has given an injunction that no strike by NLC and TUC should hold tomorrow (today). It is therefore clear that anyone embarking on strike tomorrow (today) is doing so illegally and government is assuring all Nigerians to come out and do their jobs tomorrow (today). It the duty of government to provide security for her citizens and anyone who tries to coerce any worker to do their bidding would be made to face the law of the land. We had full cooperation with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria and they said they are not going on strike.For them, it is a complete return to work on Wednesday.

Labour Unions To Proceed On Strike Tomorrow Over Fuel Hike

THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress,TUC have resolved to proceed mobilise workers to begin indefinite strike, tomorrow over fuel hike.

The workers’ action,according to Vanguard source, is to take effect from 12 midnight today.

This was the resolution of the union at its National Executive Council,NEC meeting, held today,at the NLC headquarters in Abuja.

Although,newsmen, who waited anxiously to be briefed of the development at the meeting,were left unattended to,a source told Vanguard that the workers’ unions resolved to proceed on an indefinite strike,beginning from 12 midnight.

Nigerian Government to Propose N45,000 Minimum Wage to Labour Leaders

According to reports from Guardian newspapers, indications shows that the Federal Government would meet organised labour today in Abuja over the issue of the threatened mass action against government’s increase in the price of petrol, dangling a carrot before labour leaders.

The Guardian learnt that at the meeting slated for 3:00 p.m. at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Federal Government will be coming to the parley with the proposal for a new minimum wage that is fixed at N45, 000.But the increase comes with some conditions including reduction in the number of civil servants and merging ministries and agencies.

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba confirmed the scheduled meeting saying he got a text message inviting him and other labour leaders to the meeting.