The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, or face an indefinite nationwide strike from August 2.
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It was learnt that this was one of the decisions reached at NLC’s Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Tuesday at Abuja Labour House.
The NLC has directed all its affiliates and state councils to immediately begin mobilisation of workers and other Nigerians, including civil society allies, for a long-lasting strike and mass protests should the government fail to meet its demands.
An industrial court had in June granted an interim order restraining the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress from embarking on strike.
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