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The United Labour Congress (ULC) has threatened to commence industrial action from Friday (tomorrow) if the Federal Government fails to meet their demands. The National President of ULC, Joe Ajaero made the position of the Congress known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Ajearo said the planned action became imperative following perceived refusal by the government to address their demand after the expiration of two separate ultimatums issued in August and September.

He warned that the planned strike would cripple all sectors of the economy including transportation.


“The strike will be very effective as we hope to cripple all modes of transportation within the nation; ensure a total blackout nationwide; cut off petroleum product supplies; and disrupt banking operations, which will make life a bit more difficult for Nigerians. We regret these consequences on all of us, but we hope that these measures will help us create a nation that is better governed for the benefits of Nigerian workers and Nigerian masses.


This course of action, though very painful to us at this time, is the only alternative available to us as we have exhausted all known peaceful processes towards an amicable resolution of the dispute. We, therefore, call on all genuine patriots to join hands in solidarity with us to urge the Federal Government and state governors to be kind enough to meet the demands of Nigerian workers and masses.”


Ajaero listed their demands to include immediate payment of salary arrears owed workers at all levels and immediate review of the privatization of the power sector.


Others according to him include implementation of the “2009 agreement with university lecturers under the umbrella of ASUU and commencement of negotiations with them on new issues so that our universities will re-open." He also said "roads leading to all the petroleum refineries and depots nationwide be repaired by the government to avoid the present carnage, wastage of products and properties on these roads."

 

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