Oil workers draw battle line against exploitative employers
• As new President declares war on casualisation, other unfair practices By Victor Ahiuma-Young For years, contract staffing and prolonged casual employment have remained contentious issues in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, leaving many workers performing permanent roles under the uncertainty of temporary employment. But with a new leadership at the helm of the Petroleum […]
We no longer recognise you, FG writes Agric sector union
THE Federal Government through the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has declined recognition of both the Agriculture and Allied Employees Union of Nigeria, AAEUN, and the Agriculture and Allied Workers Union, AAWUN, factions as unions in the Agriculture sector.
NLC gives voice to the voiceless, says Wabba
THE 12th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC that took place in Abuja, with the theme “Towards a Decade of Activism for the Promotion of Labour Unity, National Re-birth and Development”, will for some time to come continue to dominate the discourse in the Labour circle for several reasons.
Labour tackles Minister of Health over perceived injustice
NIGERIA Labour Congress, NLC, has drawn a battle line with the Federal Ministry of Health over acts of discrimination and injustice against members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) allegedly perpetuated by the Minister of health, Professor Isaac Adewole.
NLC returns Wabba as president
THE 12th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), yesterday returned its President, Ayuba Wabba, unopposed to lead NLC for the next four years.
I’ve zero-tolerance for oppression of workers – Akporeha, NUPENG president
Prince Williams Akporeha is the President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, who is no stranger to challenges and struggles. In this piece, he spoke on issues ranging from his involvement in labour movement and vision as the President of NUPENG. Excerpts.
