Labour insist on nationwide strike as last minute dialogue fails

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC,have confirmed that their planned indefinite strike over the new minimum wage will proceed as scheduled.

The organized labour said its decision stands despite efforts by the National Assembly leadership to prevent a potential economic shutdown by the unions.

The meeting was part of last-minute efforts by the legislators to persuade aggrieved workers to shelve their planned industrial action for a new minimum wage.

The unions said they will meet with their organs and discuss the appeal made by the leadership of the National Assembly for the suspension of the strike and allow for more dialogue before taking a decision.