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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans to hold a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in support of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC).<\/p>\n
The unions disclosed this in a joint statement issued in Abuja and signed by the NLC General Secretary, Benson Upah, and the TUC Secretary General, Nuhu Toro.<\/p>\n
The rally is in solidarity with Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) workers under the aegis of JUAC, who are currently on strike over unpaid salaries.<\/p>\n
JUAC workers began an indefinite strike on January 19, which led to the shutdown of major administrative offices, including the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Secretariat and the FCDA.<\/p>\n
The industrial action followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued on January 7, during which the unions demanded that the FCTA management address long-standing labour and welfare issues.<\/p>\n
According to the unions, the rally is intended to reaffirm labour\u2019s collective principle that an injury to one worker is an injury to all within the Nigerian labour movement.<\/p>\n
They said the action would send a clear message that organised labour would resist all forms of intimidation and injustice against workers.<\/p>\n
Describing the struggle as legitimate and non-negotiable, the unions stressed that it would be sustained until justice is achieved. They added that their support for JUAC members remains total and unwavering.<\/p>\n
The NLC and TUC urged JUAC members to remain steadfast, courageous, and united in defending their rights.<\/p>\n
They explained that the planned rally is aimed at demonstrating collective resistance to injustice and would be directed at the FCDA, insisting that the protest would be lawful and peaceful.<\/p>\n
The unions also directed all affiliates and state councils to mobilise massively for the rally, noting that intimidation and repression would not weaken workers\u2019 resolve.<\/p>\n
They reiterated that workers\u2019 rights are not freely given but won through collective struggle, assuring workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that they would not be abandoned.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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