By Femi Akintayo
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC,has given about six banks in the nation
fourtheen days ultimatum to revers the sackings of their workers.
This warning was contained in a letter issued by the Association and
signed by its deputy Mr.Chris Uyoke on behave of the President.
The letter reads in part"I have been directed to notify you that we
have been informed by our affiliate union, the National Union of
Banks, Insurance and Financialnstitutions Employees that your bank has
arbitrarily sacked a large number workers contrary to laid down
procedures and the country's extant labour laws"
In additon,"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
commanding 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."
