NLC gives 14-day ultimatum for recall of sacked aviation staff

By allcitynews.ng

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given 14-day ultimatum to aviation firms within which to recall the sacked workers or face the anger of labour.

The President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba who made this known today said, “We call on the management of Turkish Air, Air Peace and Bristow Helicopters to reinstate all the sacked workers within two weeks. As agreed between labour and Employers’ Association, social dialogue should be used to resolve industrial concerns instead of the current resort to unilateralism. We will not hesitate to mobilize the weight of the entire Nigerian workforce to the premises of Turkish Air, Air Peace and Bristow Helicopters if our demands are not met.”

Nigerian workers should not be used as sacrificial lamb for trying times

Similarly, NLC helmsman warning employers of labour against using workers as instrument of sacrifice said, “We deplore the offering of poor workers as the sacrificial lambs by unscrupulous business owners. During the good times, workers were the hands that created the profit and wealth. During bad times, we expect businesses to repay the faith and commitment of the workforce. As was done to the financial sector, we urge government to immediately release palliative support to the aviation industry.

“Clearly, we have a bumpy road ahead of us as the nation and the world recovers from the fallout of Covid-19. Workers are ready to play their part towards the restoration of full productivity and industrial normalcy but that can only be achieved in an atmosphere of mutual respect and sensitivity. Nothing else would suffice.”

Nigerian workers, defend your right

In the same vein, NLC reminded Nigerian workers of the dreary times that is confronting everyone, so must take the issue of the defense of their rights seriously. “Workers should insist on their rights to join unions. This is a safety valve. No employer is allowed by our laws to intimidate workers out of their constitutionally guaranteed rights to join trade unions.”