One of the grievances of Labour in the suspended strike that would have started October 3, is the government’s take-over NURTW
One of the grievances of Organised Labour in the suspended nationwide strike that would have started October 3, is the government’s agent’s occupation and take-over of the National Secretariat of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW in Abuja and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, in Lagos.
In a statement, ITUC’s General Secretary, Kwasi Adu-Amankwah, noted that Nigeria is duty-bound to uphold the fundamental principles of democracy and the civil rights of its citizens. “The Nigeria Police Force’s unwarranted interference and disruption of the NURTW’s operations, as well as its attacks on legitimate leadership, constitute an alarming abuse of power in favour of vested interests.
“ITUC-Africa asserts that attempts to weaken trade unions and diminish their influence are counter productive and directly contravene internationally recognised labour rights and principles. “Since the advent of democracy in 1999, Nigeria has made significant strides on the path of liberal democracy. This progress owes much to the tireless efforts and sacrifices made by workers, organised labour and the Nigerian populace as a whole.
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