Strike Ends After High-Level Talks ORGANISED labour unions and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, have resolved their disagreement, paving the way for the immediate resumption of duties by workers affected by the industrial action in Abuja. The resolution was communicated through a circular issued on Tuesday to all affiliates […]
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 […]
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 Braces for Nationwide Industrial Action NIGERIA could face a fresh wave of nationwide industrial action as the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have jointly threatened a coordinated strike if the Federal Government fails to meet the demands of health workers within 14 days. The ultimatum, […]
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to withdraw its proposed five per cent tax on petroleum products. TUC President General, Comrade Festus Osifo, and the union’s General Secretary, Comrade Nuhu Toro, issued the warning in a statement on Monday in Abuja. […]
THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has declared its full support for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in their ongoing struggle against the violation of workers’ rights by employers. TUC President, Festus Osifo, in a statement released in Abuja, condemned what he described […]