Withheld LG funds: Osun workers resume after three-day warning strike - Vanguard News
Government workers in Osun resumed duty on Thursday after putting off their three-day warning strike called by the organiser labour for the release of funds due to local governments in the state by the Federal Government.
The News of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gates of the state government secretariat in Abere and Osun Assembly, shut since Monday, were reopened with workers back to work.
Similarly, workers in Olorunda and Osogbo Local Government Secretariats were also back to their duty posts.
NAN reports that organised labour in the state had on Sunday directed workers to embarked on solidarity strike with local government workers for the release of the withheld council allocations.
The organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), however, on Wednesday directed workers to resume duty today.
The organised labour appreciated workers, pensioners and affiliate unions for their support, cooperation and peaceful conduct during the industrial action.
“The organised labour expresses its profound appreciation to all affiliate unions, workers, pensioners and members for their unwavering solidarity, cooperation and exemplary conduct throughout the three-day sympathy strike in support of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun Council.“We commend all members for their commitment, discipline, unity and peaceful conduct during the industrial action.
“Your solidarity has once again demonstrated the strength of the labour movement and our collective resolve to defend workers’ rights, welfare and dignity.
“Accordingly, all workers are hereby directed to resume work at midnight Nov. 11.
“All affiliate unions and their members are enjoined to comply fully with this directive and return to their respective workplaces,” it said.
The organised labour urged workers to remain calm, united and steadfast, while maintaining mobilisation and remaining on standby for further directives. (NAN)
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