Ajaero Affirms NLC's Independent Negotiation Authority
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), stated that the NLC has the authority to negotiate independently on labor matters, opposing the Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo's claim that both labor centers must negotiate together. Ajaero clarified that while the TUC can negotiate alongside the NLC, it cannot do so independently with labor authorities, citing the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) principles.
He mentioned that the TUC must submit proposals to the NLC for engagement with the ILO. Ajaero also referenced the Trade Union Amendment Act 2005 and the 1999 Constitution, asserting that workers have the right to choose their unions.
He pointed out that only one of the eight unions in the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council belongs to the TUC, while the remaining seven are affiliated with the NLC. Ajaero explained that the NLC had issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government regarding a N70,000 transport allowance before an agreement was reached.
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