The masses in Nigeria are showing enormous willingness to struggle. It
is now spreading to the a key sector, the oil workers. But this
militancy is not matched by the leaders of the unions who are
negotiating with the government a reduced increase in the price of oil.
That is not why millions of workers have been out on strike for.
An Editorial Board statement of the Workers' Alternative on the outcome of
the June general strike and the political conclusions that can be drawn from it.
Last week's general strike in Nigeria revealed the enormous power of
the working class. Unfortunately, once again they have been betrayed by
their leaders. The government has got away with a 30% increase in the
price of fuel! It is time to build the left in the unions and a mass
workers' party.