TUC Celebrates NLC, ULC Reconcilation
*** Say Nigerian Workers Stronger Together
By UDO ONYEKA
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria , TUC, has congratulated the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and United Labour Congress, ULC for resolving a five year-old disagreement that arose from the 10th National Delegates Conference of Congress in 2015.
According to TUC, the ability to resolve the strain is a testimony to the fact that the labour movement knows its onions and can always handle its internal crisis with maturity no matter how long the issue at stake has lasted.
In a statement signed by its president, Comrade Quadri Olaleye and Secretary General, Comrade Musa- Lawal Ozigi, TUC said the country is faced with numerous challenges that require a united labour movement to address.
” We could recall how difficult it was to actualise the new minimum wage due to the schism in the movement.
” We are happy that some people who wanted to take advantage of the situation were eventually disappointed. They failed to understand that no matter the crisis there is an internal mechanism the labour movement uses to resolve its differences.
” We shall remain eternally committed to the bond of brotherhood and solidarity that we vowed to uphold”, the Union noted .
TUC said labour movement has a responsibility to the Nigerian workers, nay Nigerians and cannot afford to fail no matter how hard the external forces try to bring about disaffection, adding that with this reconciliation, a stronger and united labour movement that would help redirect the ship of the country had birthed.
” We salute your courage and tenacity of our veterans who, while the crisis lasted did not abandon our sister labour centre. We appreciate you all for being there during the dark period. Above all, we applaud Comrade Ayuba Wabba, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the National Executive Council, NEC members and staff of the two bodies for achieving this great stride”, TUC said.
