In light of the ongoing political unrest in their workplaces, the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) reiterates its earlier statement urging all Local Government Area Workers in the state to stay off work.
The Osun State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated that members will not resume their duties at the local governments until peace is restored to the councils.
Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, the chairperson of the Osun National Labour Congress, issued a statement on Sunday in which he reaffirmed the earlier direction issued by the union to LG workers to refrain from going to work.
He also emphasized how important it is that its members feel safe on the job.
The statement read, “The Osun State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strongly affirm her earlier release notifying all Local Government Area Workers in the State to withdraw their services as a result of the political upheaval within their workplaces still subsist, while continuing in their prayers for the state.
“This release further reiterates that our members safety at work is of high priority and we will not allow our members to work in an atmosphere of insecurity.
“The Osun State Council of the NLC remains resolute in its commitment to defending the rights and interests of workers and the masses.
“We shall not be cowed or intimidated by the desperate attempts to silence us.
“We stand firm in our resolve to uphold justice, fairness, and the rule of law in our beloved state.”
