The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on industrial action if banks that sacked their workers fail to recall them.
In a letter signed by the deputy general secretary of the NLC, Mr. Chris Uyot, on behalf of the president, Mr. Ayuba Wabba, the NLC issued a 14-day ultimatum.
He accused the management of the banks of threathning unionism among workers and disclosed that the ultimatum begins on Thursday, June 16.
The letter read: “I have been directed to notify you that we have been informed by our affiliate union, the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees that your bank has arbitrarily sacked a large number of workers contrary to laid down procedures and the country’s extant labour laws.
“In addition, you have also resisted unionisation of workers in your bank despite spirited efforts by the union to amicably engage you in the process.
“By this letter, we are giving your bank fourteen days ultimatum commencing from Thursday 16th June, 2016 to immediately recall all workers so sacked and allow unionisation of workers in the bank or face industrial action, which may include closure of your banks and all its outlets nationwide.
“While hoping our request meets your kind consideration, please, accept our goodwill and best regards.”
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