Hardship: NLC, TUC threaten nationwide action, as FG-Labour talks deadlock

— Labour gives FG October 27 deadline as talks deadlock
— Affiliates directed to mobilise members for possible action
By Victor Ahiuma-Young
ABUJA — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have threatened possible nationwide action after talks with the Federal Government over workers’ welfare, petrol prices and other outstanding demands ended without a resolution.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Labour in Abuja on Thursday, October 22, ended in a deadlock, with organised labour giving the government until Tuesday, October 27, to make meaningful progress on the issues.

The unions also directed their affiliates, state councils and civil societ...