NLC, TUC Declare Nationwide Strike, to begin November 14

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a nationwide strike from Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

The leadership of the two union reached the resolution after a National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday in Abuja.

The two major labour unions said nationwide mobilisation of members and allies have begun immediately.

The action by the Organized Labour followed the brutalization of NLC National President, Joe Ajaero, last week in Imo State.

The Organized Labour last Friday blamed Governor Hope Uzodimma for the attack on Ajaero though the governor had since said he had no hand in the attack on the labour leader.

The Labour unions also demanded the arrest and prosecution of some of the governor’s aide and threatened to embark on a nationwide industrial action if their demands were not carried out.