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So the case has since been referred to the legal department to go to court\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the union, on March 5, 2024, officially called off its indefinite strike indicating that it was based on humanitarian grounds.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Maximillan Robert Selorm Doku, the union\u2019s treasurer, revealed to Citi News that the NLC has directed the executive secretary to pursue legal action, and the matter is currently in process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NLC has directed the executive secretary to take the matter to court so it\u2019s being processed. We are looking forward to the Ministry of Education. Meanwhile, because of one or two things and other humanitarian grounds, we have called off the strike,\u201d\u00a0 the treasurer of the union, Dr Maximillan Robert Selorm Doku said.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Labour Commission (NLC) has initiated legal action against the Ministry of Education for failing to honour a prior agreement. 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