The Trade Union Congress (TUC) on
Tuesday insisted that organised labour would commence strike from early hours
of Thursday, September 27, following the federal government’s failure to honour
its ultimatum on the new minimum wage.
A statement signed by Musa-Lawal
Ozigi, secretary-general of the union, said the decision to embark on strike
was sequel to the resolve of the central working committee of TUC on September
24.
Ozigi said following the mandate
of the CWC, TUC leadership would take all necessary action to effect the
ultimatum on the new minimum wage in collaboration with other stakeholders.
“Strike is hereby declared to
commence from early hours of Thursday, September 27, 2018,” he said.
He said as a result of the TUC’s
decision to embark on strike, mobilisation of members would commence
immediately.
Ozigi put all workers, civil
society organisations and the masses on notice to stockpile their houses for
all necessary provisions and food items.
He called on state councils to
form joint state strike implementation committee that would comprise the TUC,
NLC and other stakeholders in the state to ensure effectiveness.
He called on union members to be
alert for further directive on or before Thursday.
On September 12, labour leaders
cautioned the federal government against “foot-dragging” on the new minimum
wage and allow the tripartite committee to conclude its job.
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