NLC orders Osun workers to begin three-day strike over withheld LG funds
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Council, has directed its affiliate unions across the state to embark on a three-day sympathy strike from today, November 9, to Wednesday, November 11, over the lingering dispute surrounding the statutory allocations of local councils. The directive, which signals an escalation of the labour dispute, followed the expiration […] The post NLC orders…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Council, has ordered its affiliated unions across the state to commence a three-day sympathy strike starting from November 9 to November 11. This move is a response to the ongoing dispute concerning the statutory allocations for local councils. This decision comes after a seven-day ultimatum given to the Federal Government and the Osun State Government to resolve the issue, which had remained unresolved despite the NLC's attempts to reach a resolution.
The NLC's directive is a result of their inability to secure a resolution to the dispute, leaving local council workers, particularly members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), in persistent hardship. In a joint statement, the State Chairperson, Christopher Arapasopo, and Secretary, Victor Amusan, explained that the three-day industrial action is in solidarity with NULGE and aimed at advocating for the protection of workers’ rights and welfare.
The decision was made at an emergency meeting of the State Executive Council held on October 28, 2026. The union instructed all affiliated unions to inform their members about the strike directive in writing and to ensure full compliance across their workplaces. The NLC also cautioned that unions or members who deliberately undermine the industrial action could face disciplinary measures according to their established regulations.
The NLC emphasized that the ongoing challenges faced by local council employees should not be viewed as an isolated issue affecting NULGE alone, but rather as a collective concern requiring intervention from the entire labour movement. They insisted that the welfare and economic security of local council workers cannot be assured without resolving the dispute over the statutory allocations meant for the councils.
The union urged its affiliate unions to exhibit unity and commitment to the struggle, stating that the labour movement must stand united whenever the rights and interests of any constituent union are under threat.
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