The Nigeria Labour Congress has faulted the ruling of the National Industrial Court ordering the suspension of the strike by Federal Capital Territory workers.
The Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Upah said the ruling failed to address alleged violations committed by the FCT Administration.
“We are concerned that the court said nothing about the continuous commission of offences against FCT workers,” he said.
He alleged that the FCTA had failed to remit National Housing Fund and pension deductions.
“Failure to remit NHF deductions constitutes an offence under the law,” Upah stated.
According to him, the Pension Reform Act also prescribes penalties for default.
“Pension deductions are required to be remitted within seven working days, and default attracts stiff penalties,” he said.
Upah described the court’s decision as damaging to workers’ welfare.
“The denial of injunctive relief and long adjournment are irredeemably harmful to workers,” he said.
He also condemned alleged threats of sack by the FCT Minister.
“The minister did not wait for the ink on the court order to dry before issuing threats,” he alleged.
Upah urged workers to remain resolute.
“Our hearts will not be broken. Workers must remain steadfast,” he said.
He warned that institutions violating labour laws would face resistance.