Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ebonyi state have announced the suspension of the one week warning strike declared on December 2, 2024.
The Union leadership in a statement on Monday said the decision followed a review meeting by the State Executive Committee of the union.
The suspension of the strike, according to the bulletin, was addressed to all the affiliate unions of NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The Union noted that the state government has shown strong commitment on the negotiating table, having invited and consistently involved the Union in a long stretch of negotiation meetings since Saturday, 7th December 2024.
The statement also said that the state government has shown the desire to sign an agreement with NLC after verifiable facts have been presented.
“The State Governor has appealed passionately for the table used in the payment of the October and November 2024 salaries to be accepted by the NLC pending a review that will be backed by a better financial standing of the State.
“The State Governor has promised to continue his goodwill to better the affairs of Ebonyi workers.”
The bulletin noted that arising from the following outcome of the meeting held on 9th of December 2024, the Union unanimously resolved that the strike action be suspended.
“Workers are to resume duties while further engagements to better the welfare of Ebonyi workers in line with the new minimum wage act continue.”
The Union thanked the workers for their show of commitment and solidarity during the period of the one week warning strike.
