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FG counters Falana, saying the August 2nd planned industrial action is illegal.
The Federal Government has reiterated that the proposed August 2nd industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress is illegal.
In a letter dated July 28, 2023, Sam Ogala of Falana’s Chamber stated that the right to peaceful protest has not been removed from the constitution.
However, the Federal Government, in a letter on Monday, by the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Beatrice Jedy-Agba, and addressed to Falana Chambers on Monday, noted that there is a subsisting interim order restraining NLC from embarking on any industrial action.
The letter partially reads, “We reiterate that the interim order clearly restrained NLC from embarking on industrial action of any nature. It is common knowledge that a strike is only a form of industrial action. NLC intends to embark on a nationwide effort to force the government (employer) to agree to its demands.
FG counters Falana, saying the August 2nd planned industrial action is illegal.
“Furthermore, the participation of workers in the protest will result in restriction, or limitation on, or a delay in the performance of work. The preceding, including the purported peaceful protest (given its intended aims or purposes), undoubtedly amounts to industrial action.
We assert that it is grossly inappropriate to lead the public protest regarding issues relating to or connected with the fuel price increase, which is currently before the court!”
She called on Falana to educate the NLC that peaceful protests do not justify shutting down essential services.
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“From the communique, it is apparent that the current move by NLC goes beyond peaceful protest by issuing a seven-day ultimatum for government to meet its demands and also embark on a nationwide action to compel the government to reverse alleged anti-worker policies.
“Furthermore, uncontroverted media reports have established that NLC is not planning a peaceful protest but intends to ground the government by endangering public peace, instilling fear in the masses, and precipitating a further crisis.”
“It is incumbent on your law firm to sensitise the labour unions that peaceful protests are no justification for disrupting or shutting down essential services, which is tantamount to strike action. Based on the preceding, you may wish to advise your clients accordingly,” the statement added.
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