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 […]
Labour fumes over resistance to unionisation of aviation workers
THE Nigerian Constitution, African Charter and Convention 82 of International Labour Organisation, ILO, guarantee workers in the country the right to freely associate or form association, in this case, union to fight for, defend and advance their rights at work places.
Workers plan showdown with Eko DISCO, Egbin Power
THERE are strong indications that electricity workers are planning a major showdown with Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Eko DISCO, and Egbin Power Plc over perceived unfair labour practices.
Our fears over payment of earned allowances, NHIS — Lawal
THE issue of unpaid promotion and other arrears has been a problem in the public service. Organised Labour has once threatened to shut the federal public service over the issue. In this piece, the Secretary General of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, Alade Bashir Lawal, speaks on this, the unending leadership crisis in the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, among others.
NECA assures of decent jobs as it sets up body for enhanced global competitiveness in business
THE issue of decent work has become part of global industrial relations practice.
How workers’ action humbled Ikeja DISCO
SINCE the takeover of the generation and distribution of power supply in November 2013 by the private individuals otherwise known as generation companies, GENCOs and Distribution companies, DISCOs, some of them have been having running battles with Organised Labour over right to freedom of association, conditions of service, and other unfair Labour practices including perceived indiscriminate layoffs.
