By By Muminat Ajide
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUC) has directed its members to comply with the directive of the labor unions to begin
an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday.
In response to the persistent demand for a living wage for Nigerian workers, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly declared an indefinite nationwide strike action, effective from midnight on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024.
According to the statement, all members are urged to mobilize and participate fully in the strike action. Schools are specifically instructed not to open from Monday, June 3rd, 2024, until further notice.
The directive emphasizes strict compliance, with no tolerance for failure, as the National Leadership stands firm in solidarity with the cause.
Also, NUPENG and NUEE Back Nationwide Strike Demand for Higher Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has issued a directive for its members to adhere to the call for an indefinite nationwide strike starting on Monday, as instructed by the labor unions.
In a statement released by Afolabi Olawale, NUPENG’s general secretary, the union emphasizes its commitment to ensuring full compliance with the directive.
The strike, declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on May 31, aims to protest the federal government’s reluctance to raise the minimum wage from N60,000.
Announcing compliance with the directive, Afolabi said NUPENG was alarmed by the
“insensitive attitude of the federal government to the very critical issue of negotiating a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers”
“This is in view of the various socioeconomic policies of this administration that have impoverished the working people of this country,” the statement reads.
“Leaders of our great union at all levels, from the units, zones and branches, should immediately put all processes in place to ensure total compliance with this directive.”
Similarly, the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has announced its mobilization efforts to align with the directives of the NLC and TUC. Dominic Igwebike, acting general secretary of the association, issued the directive to members, citing unresolved negotiations on the minimum wage, electricity tariff hike, and the categorization of electricity consumers as reasons for the strike. Igwebike instructed all national, state, and chapter executives to initiate mobilization efforts to ensure full compliance with the directive, urging the government to take appropriate action in response.
