The Attorney-General, in a letter sent to the Labour Unions on Saturday, highlighted that the declaration of the strike is premature, given that negotiations on a new national minimum wage are still ongoing. He stressed the importance of balancing the interests and capacities of all employers, including the organised private sector, before concluding wage determinations.
Citing Sections 41 and 42 of the Trade Disputes Act 2004, Fagbemi pointed out that the NLC and TUC have failed to issue the mandatory 15-day strike notice, which is a legal requirement. He further noted that the unions did not follow the statutory dispute resolution procedures, making their proposed action illegitimate and unlawful.
