Strike looms as NLC, TUC order mobilisation ahead of October 27 talks

• Demand petrol price cut, minimum wage renegotiation  • Accuse FG delegation of attending meeting without negotiating mandate
 
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have directed their affiliates and state councils to begin mobilisation for possible nationwide action after talks with the Federal Government on petrol prices, wages and other workers’ demands ended in a deadlock.
The unions warned against further delays, saying the next round of talks, scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, must produce meaningful progress.
In a joint statement signed by NLC General Secretary, Benson Upah, and TUC Secretary-General, Nuhu Toro...