NLC begins nationwide warning strike Tuesday
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, says it will commence a two-day nationwide warning strike from Sept. 5 to 6.
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.
Mr Ajaero while reading the communiqué he 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.
“This is until steps are taken by the Government to address the excruciating mass suffering and impoverishment being experienced around the country.
“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).
“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.