May Day: Labour, TUC sends messages to FG

The Organized Labour in Nigeria has sent a message to the Federal Government of Nigeria on recent hardship the citizens are facing calling on the Federal Government to put the interest of workers first in its policies and programmes.

The NLC President, Joe Ajaero said: “When we talk about putting people first, we are talking about putting the interest and rights of workers first.

“As we strive to put people first, we must address the pressing issues that affect the daily lives of Nigerians and workers across various sectors.

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“We must demand fairness in the allocation of the nation’s resources and fair wages that reflect the true value of labour; ensuring that no worker is left behind or forced to live in poverty.

“We must advocate for an end to the increasing insecurity in our nation and demand a safe working environment where workers can perform their duties without fear of injury or harm. We must safeguard the rights of workers to organise, bargain collectively and participate in the decision-making process that affects their lives.”

The Trade Union Congress TUC president Festus Osifo also urged the government to take a look at the labour laws.

He said: “We have unfair labour practices in this country because of obsolete labour laws which have been in existence since 2005. The federal government, if truly it wants to put workers first, must understand that any nation, with obsolete labour laws, has opened windows for an industrial crisis.

“This is a signal for the government to know that when the people revolt you cannot stop them. This is the time for all of us to wake up.

“Today we have queues all over the streets of Abuja and some states. This is another recipe for industrial crises,” he added.

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