THE scheduled strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress – NLC, and the Trade Union Congress – TUC, has been suspended.
The action which was supposed to start on Wednesday was called off on Monday night after a meeting over fuel subsidy removal by the representatives of the Federal Government and the Organised Labour in Abuja.
The newly appointed Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who made this known, also read a communique which stated that the agreement struck between the NLC, TUC and the team set up by President Bola Tinubu to discuss the issues arising from the subsidy removal.
According to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC will establish a joint committee to review the proposal for any wage increase or award and establish a framework and timeline for implementation.
“The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC would review the World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the programme.
“The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC to revive the CNG conversion programme earlier agreed with Labour centres in 2021 and work out detailed implementation and timing.
“The Labour centres and the Federal Government to review issues hindering effective delivery in the education sector and propose solutions for implementation.
“The Labour centres and the Federal Government to review and establish the framework for completion of the rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries.
“The Federal Government provides a framework for the maintenance of roads and expansion of rail networks across the country.
“All other demands submitted by the TUC to the Federal Government will be assessed by the joint committee.
“Consequently, the parties agreed follows:
“The NLC to suspend the notice of strike forthwith to enable further consultations
“The TUC and the NLC to continue the ongoing engagements with the Federal Government and secure closure on the resolutions above
“The Labour Centres and the Federal Government meet on June 19, 2023, to agree on an implementation framework.”