Labour Union Calls Off Strike In Niger State


The labour union in Niger State have announced the suspension of the strike its embarked on over 30 per cent slash of salaries of civil servants in the state.

Ekohotblog reports that the development is contained in a statement by Mr Yakubu Garba, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Mr Tanimu Yunusa, Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Minna on Tuesday.

Labour said it decided to halt the seven-day old industrial action because of the fruitful outcome of its meeting with the government.

In view of this, the union implored all the state civil servants and local government workers to resume to work by Wednesday.

NAN also reports that the union disclosed that the state government has agreed to reinstate 80 workers who were recently dismissed.

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“The government having agreed to pay members of staff of state and local governments all civil servants and local government workers are advised to resume work by Wednesday.

“The government has also agreed to pay the outstanding 30 per cent of differed June salaries, while salaries for members of staff of local governments would be paid between Dec. 8 and Jan. 31.

“Also, an agreement was reached to re-reimburse the state pension board and had commenced payment of pension and gratuities,” the statement said.

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