Union condemns arrest of labour leaders

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March 14, 2016 12:34 PM

NLC spokesperson condemns the alleged detention of some labour leaders by Governor Ibikunle Amosun over strike action.

Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described the arrest and detention of some labour leaders by Ogun State Governor for fighting for their legitimate rights as undemocratic and condemnable.

The Deputy President of NLC, Comrade Kiri Mohammed who also doubles as the National President of Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU), said in a statement that Governor Ibikunle Amosun’s threat of 'no work, no pay' on the striking workers is in conflict with the agreement entered with the workers.

Kiri who is also chairman of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (trade union side) advised the governor not to implement the principle of 'no work, no pay' since the workers' strike is legitimate.

The statement further said the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari deserved the support of all Nigerians including organised labour to salvage the country from the current severe economic situation, warning that fanning industrial unrests by some state governments and withholding workers’ salaries will be resisted.

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