NLC raises concerns over new policy to silence labour, ‘criminalise’ strike actions

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns over the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy by the Federal Government. In a statement on Saturday, Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said the new policy would make embarking on a strike a criminal issue and silence trade unions. “NLC considers the statement by the Federal Government that the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy is aimed at stopping frequent industrial actions, particularly strikes by trade unions, as very reprehensible. “The statement was part of the press release by the Federal Government at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting,…