National Industrial Court restrains organised labour from embarking on strike

The National Industrial Court has restrained organised labour movements in Nigeria, NLC, and TUC from going ahead with their planned nationwide protest over what they described as unfavourable and anti-people economic policy.

Justice Ibrahim Galadima who granted the restraining order said it was granted pending the hearing and determination of the suit.

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The order is also restraining the unions, their officers and privies from disrupting or picketing the workers or its affiliate from carrying out their legitimate duties on the 28th September 2020 or any other date.

An order compelling the Inspector General of Police and the Director-General of State Services, DSS, to provide protection for workers from any harassment or intimidation was also granted.