In a coordinated response to the joint directive issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), several prominent labor unions have announced their intention to embark on nationwide strikes, citing government inaction and rights violations as the catalysts for their collective action.
**COLLEGES OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC STAFF UNION (COEASU):**
COEASU has directed its chapters to comply with the nationwide strike following a joint virtual meeting of NLC and TUC NEC, signaling widespread support for the labor movement.
**ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES (ASUU):**
Affiliated with NLC, ASUU has urged its members to join the nationwide strike to safeguard the interests of Nigerian workers, aligning with the broader labor movement’s objectives.
**AMALGAMATED UNION OF PUBLIC CORPORATION, CIVIL SERVICE TECHNICAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES (AUPCTRE):**
AUPCTRE has formally announced an indefinite strike, echoing the NLC and TUC’s call for collective action to address the concerns of Nigerian workers.
**Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU):**
SSANU has issued an urgent directive for its branches to comply with the NLC and TUC decision to withdraw services, emphasizing the need for unity among workers.
**Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria:**
In response to infractions and violence against workers in Imo State, the Maritime Workers Union has declared a nationwide strike, aligning its efforts with the broader labor movement.
**MEDICAL AND HEALTH WORKERS UNION OF NIGERIA (MHWUN):**
MHWUN has joined the nationwide strike, citing government failures to address labor concerns, including the abduction of NLC President and issues related to fuel subsidy removal.
As the labor unions unite in their resolve, the nation braces for a period of industrial action, with workers from various sectors standing in solidarity with the NLC and TUC.
