NIC Escalates Legal Pressure Over FCT Strike THE National Industrial Court has escalated legal pressure on striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and their union leaders, warning that continued defiance of a court order restraining industrial action could result in imprisonment. The warning was issued through a Form 48 notice dated 29 January, […]
Indefinite Strike Continues as FCT Workers Challenge Industrial Court Decision THE Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed workers to resume their indefinite strike, following an appeal against a ruling of the National Industrial Court ordering the suspension of the industrial action. The strike, which began on 19 […]
Strike Continues Amid Rising Tensions THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have reaffirmed support for striking workers in the Federal Capital Territory, stating that the industrial action will continue until the FCT Administration agrees to negotiations. The unions condemned recent statements by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, directing workers to resume […]
NLC Kicks Against NIC Ruling, Insists FCT Workers’ Demands Must Be Addressed THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed strong opposition to the National Industrial Court’s decision suspending the ongoing strike by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) workers, describing the ruling as unsatisfactory and dismissive of key labour issues. In a statement signed by its Acting […]
NLC, FCTA Workers Picket Industrial Court, Demand Wike’s Removal WORKERS of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Monday stormed the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja as part of their ongoing protest over unresolved labour disputes. The workers, who are observing a total […]
NMA Rejects Claims of Doctors’ Pay Upgrade THE Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has firmly rejected claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) that medical doctors benefited from a salary upgrade, describing the allegation as false, misleading and capable of worsening industrial tensions within the health sector. Addressing journalists in […]
Labour Union Affirms Solidarity THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared full support for workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over their ongoing indefinite strike, describing the action as justified and necessary in the face of alleged violations of workers’ rights. The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the NLC President, […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH ORGANISED Labour in Cross River State has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government, warning that it will resume its suspended strike if long-standing labour grievances remain unresolved. In a letter to Governor Bassey Otu, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the State […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has accused the Federal Government of using committees and unfulfilled promises to stall meaningful action on their long-standing demands. The association said none of its 19 core requests have been met, contrary to claims by the Ministry of Labour. In a statement signed by […]
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU TRAGEDY and frustration have gripped the Anambra State House of Assembly as workers begin an indefinite strike over poor pay and lack of allowances. The strike follows the death of Tochukwu Ezekobe of the Publications Department, who reportedly succumbed to pressure over an unpaid loan. She is one of three assembly staff […]