ILO adopts first-ever global convention protecting platform workers
By Victor Ahiuma-Young GENEVA — In a landmark move set to reshape the future of work, the International Labour Organization, ILO, has adopted the world’s first international convention aimed at protecting millions of workers in the rapidly expanding digital platform economy.The new Decent Work in the Platform Economy Convention, 2026 was approved at the closing […]
Organised Labour’s 100 years of gains and pains: Labour unity, panacea for relevance
ON the contrary, organised labour still represents the protected section of the poor. This is because trade unions have fought for right to collective bargaining which has improved wages and benefits in the world of work. Today Nigeria has minimum wage law which prescribes the pay floor bellow which no worker falls.
PenCom sends debt recovery agents after media houses
NATIONAL Pension Commission, PenCom, has sent debt recovery agents after management of media houses and other companies who have continued to breach the Pension Reform Act, PRA, 2004 by failing to remit deducted pension fund and have continued to incur high debt profile
More workers join Trustfund pensions
INCREASING number of workers in both private and public sectors are choosing the Trustfund Pensions Plc, for their retirement saving account, RSA, the management has said. It explained that the choice of Trustfund is based on its solid financial base and sound management team.
Organised Labour’s 100 years of gains and pains
100 years ago, precisely, 1912, the Nigeria Civil Service Union was registered. That marked beginning of what is best described as organized labour.
Labour leaders on centenary anniversary
“If you look at the 100 years of the labour movement, you will agree with me that the labour movement in Nigeria has outlived the Nigerian nation. It is the struggle of labour union that put together what we have as an entity called Nigeria today. The history of labour movement has always been characterised by struggles.
