The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Tuesday, said it would not be intimidated, as the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, NUJ and Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria, RATTAWU, embark on a 3-day warning strike for members to be paid the new minimum wage.
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Lagos NUJ Chairman, Adeleye Ajayi and Olayide Awosanya, Assistant Secretary, in a statement, said: “Our attention has been drawn to a publication in a National Daily published on January 14, 2025.
“In the said publication, the Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, accused Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, NUJ and Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria, RATTAWU of preventing workers of LTV, Radio Lagos/Eko FM and Lagos Traffic Radio from discharging their duties.
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“To set the record straight, the State Executives of NLC, NUJ and RATTAWU, are aware that some of these employees who are our members were compelled to report to their duty posts by their management and threatened them not to take part in the ongoing strike.
“This is unacceptable to us and the unions will resist any attempt to intimidate our members.
“Workers have the right to protest in order to press home their demands without any intimidation or fear.
“Any attempt to blackmail the unions will be greatly resisted as our members deserve to enjoy all benefits extended to other workers in Lagos State.
“The 3-day warning strike which began on Monday was peaceful and will go on as scheduled until the workers’ demands are met.”
