ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Abia State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has concluded plans to resume the indefinite strike it suspended in the state two months ago.
The NLC noted that the fresh strike would commence midnight Monday, 8 May, 2023.
The organized labour in a statement signed by the Secretary of NLC in Abia, Emma Alozie, said it was re-starting its indefinite strike which was suspended earlier in the year.
The union also stated that the fresh strike was unanimously agreed on by labour leaders at the end of their meeting last week.
Alozie mandated all industrial unions, including those in the Local Government Areas to withdraw their services to the State government after midnight of Monday, 8 May, and mobilize their members for the indefinite strike.
The State Executive Council (SEC), of the Congress after a careful deliberation on the problems facing Abia workers and pensioners in the hands of Abia State government, at her meeting on Friday, 5 May 2023, unanimously resolved to resume the suspended indefinite strike action.
“From the foregoing, all Abia workers, including those in the LGAs are directed to withdraw their services to Abia State government and stay at home from 12 midnight on Monday, 8th May 2023.
“In the same vein, all chairpersons and secretaries of all affiliate unions are to sensitize and mobilize their members for total compliance,” the NLC said.
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN in Abia State, have also been on strike for about a month, an action which has affected legal services in the state.