Flexible jobs, fragile rights: Employers raise alarm over labour trends
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers’ Federation, CANMPEF, has raised concerns over the growing shift from traditional permanent employment to flexible work arrangements, warning that the trend could undermine job security, social protection and other workers’ rights if not properly regulated. The Executive Secretary of CANMPEF, Mr. Olorunfemi Oke, gave the warning […]
NLC lauds House of Representatives
THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has lauded members of the House of Representatives, for among others, not only retaining the National Minimum Wage on the exclusive legislative list, but gave its word to ensure it remains so, contrary to the position of the Senate.
We support amendment of Pension Reform Act, 2004 – PenCom
This is a continuation of the National Pension Commission, PenCom, presentation to the Senate and House of Representatives joint committee on pension. xii.Funding of the Minimum Pension Guarantee and the Establishment of the Pension Protection Fund (Ss. 82 – 84 of the Bill) The PRA 2004 provides for the payment of a Minimum Pension Guarantee […]
Over 500,000 employers now covered by ECS, says NSITF
THE National Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has said no fewer than 500,000 workers have keyed into the Employees Compensation Scheme, ECS. It has also paid over N200 million employees that were injured at workplaces since the commencement of ECS.
Punishing Pensioners: ‘We look up to God for intervention’
Imagine the picture of old men, their eyes closed in prayer. Mind you, this is not a prayer for the success of their children as many senior citizens are wont to do. This is a prayer for their survival, a prayer to God to touch the heart of government to pay their entitlements after labouring in their youth in the public service but made to suffer in their old age.
NLC and Minimum Wage: The task ahead
The national minimum wage is in the news again. This time, the issue is whether or not to have it retained on the exclusive list or to have it on the concurrent list. The NLC and the TUC have threatened a strike if it is placed on the concurrent list. Labour Vanguard opens a forum for this discussion for proponents and opponents of the new move. Informed contributions on this issue are welcome.
