According to a labor union source who talked with Vanguard on Monday night, soldiers are currently encircling the location of an important meeting between the Federal Government and Organised Labour. The source underlined that the labor leaders are unwavering despite the military presence, which appears to be an attempt to scare them.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Earlier, Vanguard reported that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, summoned the leadership of Organised Labour for the meeting. Although the specific agenda was not disclosed, it is believed to be related to discussions on the minimum wage and the ongoing nationwide strike.
The labour unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), initiated an indefinite strike on Monday, significantly impacting various sectors across the country. This move is said to have led to heightened tensions and a firm response from the government, underscoring the critical nature of the negotiations.
The news was also shared on Labour Union Official twitter handle, see the screenshot below:
The tweet have generated some reactions, see the screenshots below:CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>