Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Oyo State will embark on mass action if the state government fails to accede to its demands at the expiration of the 15-day ultimatum.

TUC Chairman, Mr. Emelieze Andrew in an interview with The Guardian lamented the hardship being faced by Nigerians and called on the government to address the situation.

Lamenting that the economic challenges were biting hard on Nigerian workers, Andrew advised governors finding it difficult to pay salaries to rise up to the challenge or consider resignation.

His words: “The economy is bad to the extent that a litre of kerosene is now N200 and people are no longer finding it easy to cope with life. This is the reason why we are pleading with President Muhammadu Buhari to work hard to restore the economy back to the path of growth. We also appeal to governors, who are unable to pay workers’ salaries, to seek assistance from the Federal Government or evolve other strategies.”

The Nigeria Labour Congress in the state had declared an indefinite strike over the non-payment of six months salary arrears as well as government’s education policy aimed at promoting private participation in the management of schools.

The NLC is also seeking the withdrawal of the criminal suit instituted against some labour leaders over alleged destruction of public property in the state capital.