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TUC, NLC to stage peaceful solidarity rally Tuesday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans to stage a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in support of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC).
The unions made this known in a joint statement signed by the NLC General Secretary, Benson Upah, and the TUC Secretary General, Nuhu Toro, in Abuja.
According to the statement, the rally is to show solidarity with workers of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), who are currently on strike under the leadership of JUAC over the non-payment of their salaries.
The labour centres said the action is aimed at drawing attention to the plight of the affected workers and pressing the relevant authorities to urgently address the issue of unpaid wages, which they described as unacceptable and harmful to workers’ welfare.
Workers under JUAC commenced an indefinite strike on Jan. 19, shutting down key administrative offices, including the FCTA Secretariat and the FCDA.
The strike followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued on Jan. 7, demanding that the FCTA management address long-standing labour and welfare grievances.
According to union, the rally is to reaffirm labour’s collective resolve that an injury to one worker remains an injury to all within the Nigerian labour movement.
“The action will send a clear message that labour will resist all forms of intimidation and injustice against workers,” they said.
The unions said the struggle was legitimate, non-negotiable and would be sustained until justice was achieved.
They added that their support for JUAC members remained total and unwavering.
They urged JUAC members to remain steadfast, courageous and united in the defence of their rights.
The NLC and TUC said the planned rally was aimed at demonstrating collective resistance against injustice.
They added that the peaceful action would be directed to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), insisting the rally would be lawful and peaceful.
They directed all affiliates and state councils to mobilise members massively for the rally, adding that intimidation and repression would not weaken workers’ resolve.
They reiterated that workers’ rights were never given but won through collective struggle.
The unions assured workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that they would not be abandoned. (NAN)
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