The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans to stage a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in support of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The unions disclosed this in a joint statement signed by Mr. Benson Upah, General Secretary of the NLC, and Mr. Nuhu Toro, Secretary General of the TUC, in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rally is in solidarity with Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) workers, led by JUAC, who are on strike over unpaid salaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Workers under JUAC commenced an indefinite strike on January 19, shutting down key administrative offices, including the FCTA Secretariat and the FCDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The strike followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued on January 7, demanding that the FCTA management address long-standing labour and welfare grievances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the unions, the rally is meant to reaffirm labour\u2019s collective resolve that an injury to one worker is an injury to all within the Nigerian labour movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe action will send a clear message that labour will resist all forms of intimidation and injustice against workers,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The unions stated that the struggle is legitimate, non-negotiable, and will be sustained until justice is achieved. They added that their support for JUAC members remains total and unwavering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They urged JUAC members to remain steadfast, courageous, and united in the defence of their rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NLC and TUC said the planned rally is aimed at demonstrating collective resistance against injustice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They added that the peaceful action would be directed at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), stressing that the rally would be lawful and peaceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The unions directed all affiliates and state councils to mobilise members massively for the rally, noting that intimidation and repression would not weaken workers\u2019 resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They reiterated that workers\u2019 rights are never given but won through collective struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The unions also assured workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that they would not be abandoned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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