LASCO revival tops discourse at Abiodun Aremu memorial
By Victor Ahiuma-Young THE call for the revival of the Labour and Civil Society Coalition, LASCO, and a renewed push for political change took centre stage at the first anniversary commemoration of the death of renowned labour and pro-democracy activist, Abiodun Aremu, as labour leaders and civil society organisations, CSOs, called for a united front […]
Pension Fraud treasonable, say Textile workers
AS NIGERIANS continue to express shock and disbelief in the ongoing probe and unearthing of the wanton corruption and unbelievable wickedness in the defunct Deferred Pension Scheme, DPS, also known Pay As You Go, PAYG, workers in the nation’s textile industry, have said the matter should not be treated as an economic crime, but a treasonable crime.
Why expatriates are increasing in Nigeria – Mokikan
THE issue of the upsurge in expatriates and expatriate quota abuse in Nigeria has remained topical in the nation’s employment system. Organised labour, civil society groups and other concerned Nigerians have continued to see the increase and abuse as not only an economic crime, but also compounding the employment crisis in the country.
Anti – labour policies: Global unions back Nigerian workers
WORLD Federation of Trade Unions,WFTU, umbrella body for 82 million workers in 120 countries including Nigeria, has declared its support for Nigerian workers against unfair labour practices and policies.
Labour condemns strike prohibition bill in Adamawa
ORGANISED Labour in Adamawa State, has condemned the move by the state House of Assembly to pass a bill seeking to prohibit strikes by essential service workers into law.
Yes, Nigeria needs revolution – Textile workers
THE word “revolution” to many, simply means forcible overthrow of a government and installation of a new one. But for the National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria, NUTGTWN, revolution means something else.
