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2021 declared Int’l yr for elimination of child labour

On August 1, 20197:12 amIn Labourby Nwafor

THE United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, and has asked the International Labour Organization to take the lead in its implementation.

FG seeks partnership with markets in fight against child labour

On August 1, 20196:10 amIn Labourby Nwafor

THE Federal Government has pleaded with market authorities in the country to join forces with government in the fight against child labour.

Workers take campaign for textile sector revival to President Buhari

On August 1, 20194:03 amIn Labourby Nwafor

LEADERS of the National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers Union of Nigeria, NUTGTWN, have remained undaunted in their struggle to see that the good old days when textile sector employed no fewer than 650,000 direct workforce and indirect millions of workers, returns.

Solution to Oshodi/Apapa gridlock underway — PTD National Chairman

On May 16, 20198:20 amIn Labourby Bankole

National Chairman of Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, Salimon Oladiti, in this chat with Vanguard speaks on the protracted Oshodi/Apapa gridlock, tanker accidents on high ways among others.

No alternative to fighting together as workers – Ajaero

On May 16, 20194:30 amIn Labourby Bankole

NOW, more than ever before, the pressures confronting Nigerian workers and the trade union movement have increased and taken on greater dimensions.”

We lost over 10,000 members in last one year

On May 2, 20191:15 pmIn Labour, Newsby Bankole

National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metallic Products Employees, NUCFRLANMPE, has said it lost no fewer than 10,000 members in the last year.

Untold story of botched NSITF Board’s inauguration

On April 25, 20196:08 amIn Labour, Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world. Like a Colossus, and we petty men. Walk under his huge legs and peep about. To find ourselves dishonorable graves. (Williams Shakespeare in his epic drama; Julius Caesar)

Shut out of workers from minimum wage

On April 18, 20195:35 amIn Labour, Newsby Bankole

Last week, Vanguard published a report of the exemption of some workers from the N30,000 minimum wage largesse as contained in the Bill sent to President Muhammadu Buhari by the National Assembly for assent.

ILO to launch new report on OSH today

On April 18, 20195:26 amIn Labour, Newsby Bankole

The International Labour Organization, ILO, is to launch a new report on Occupational Safety and Health, OSH, today.

NLC insists on review of power sector privatisation

On April 18, 20195:10 amIn Labour, Newsby Bankole

Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has berated electricity distribution companies in Nigeria on the aegis of Electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, for the continued imposition of estimated billing on Nigerians.