Osun Labour Ends Three-Day Strike, Orders Workers Back To Work

The Organised Labour in Osun State has directed workers across the state to return to their duty posts following the conclusion of its three-day warning strike embarked upon in solidarity with local government workers.

The directive was contained in a joint statement signed by the state chairmen of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Christopher Arapasopo; Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Bimbo Fasaasi; and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), Comrade Lekan Adediran.

The labour unions expressed appreciation to workers, pensioners and affiliate unions for their support, cooperation and peaceful conduct throughout the industrial action.

The unions said the solidarity displayed by members demonstrated the unity and collective commitment of the labour movement to protecting workers’ rights, welfare and dignity.

They particularly commended members for their discipline and commitment during the three-day sympathy strike organised in support of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State Council.

The statement partly read, “The Organised Labour in Osun State expresses its profound appreciation to all affiliate unions, workers, pensioners and members for their unwavering solidarity, cooperation and exemplary conduct throughout the three-day sympathy strike in support of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State Council.

“We commend all members for their commitment, discipline, unity and peaceful conduct during the industrial action. Your solidarity has once again demonstrated the strength of the labour movement and our collective resolve to defend workers’ rights, welfare and dignity.”

Consequently, the labour leaders directed all workers to resume work at midnight on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, urging affiliate unions to ensure full compliance with the directive.

“Accordingly, all workers are hereby directed to resume work at midnight today, Wednesday, 11th November, 2026. All affiliate unions and their members are enjoined to comply fully with this directive and return to their respective workplaces,” the statement added.

However, the unions urged workers to remain calm, united and steadfast, while maintaining mobilisation and remaining on standby for further directives from the leadership of the Organised Labour.

The three-day warning strike was organised in solidarity with local government workers amid the lingering industrial dispute involving the local government workforce in the state.