The national leadership of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has thrown its weight behind the Osun chapter’s ongoing strike action. In a statement, the national president, Comrade Olatunji Ambali, described the strike as “in order” for the safety and security of lives.
The Osun chapter of NULGE had embarked on the strike action to press home their demands for better welfare and working conditions. The strike has been ongoing for several weeks, with the union members refusing to back down until their demands are met.
The national leadership of NULGE has now come out to support the Osun chapter’s strike action. In a statement, Comrade Ambali commended the continuous payment of salaries and emoluments of local government staff in Osun state. He also described the strike action as a necessary step to ensure the safety and security of lives.
The strike action by the Osun chapter of NULGE has had significant implications for the state’s local government administration. Many local government offices have been shut down, with services grinding to a halt. However, the union members remain resolute, insisting that their demands must be met before they call off the strike.
The Osun state government has yet to officially respond to the strike action. However, sources close to the government have indicated that negotiations are ongoing to resolve the crisis. The government is said to be willing to meet some of the union’s demands, but the union members are insisting on a complete resolution of all their grievances.
In conclusion, the national leadership of NULGE has backed the Osun chapter’s strike action, describing it as a necessary step to ensure the safety and security of lives. The strike action has had significant implications for the state’s local government administration, but the union members remain resolute. It remains to be seen how the government will respond to the crisis, but one thing is certain – the union members will not back down until their demands are met.
