FG unveils new labour reform agenda, seeks employers’ support
"Our emphasis has remained on preventing disputes before they escalate into industrial actions capable of disrupting productivity and economic activities"
Don’t legitimise impostors as PTD leaders, NUPENG writes FG
In a five-page petition to the Federal Government through the Minister of Labour and Employment, NUPENG’s General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, detailed the events that led to the emergence of Benjamin Egbon
Anxiety over labour issues as stakeholders interface on marine, blue economy
Few days ago, stakeholders gathered in Apapa, Lagos, to launch “Maritime Labour Voice”, an in-house magazine for the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN.
MINILS canvasses for wage-led reform
THE Director-General of Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, MINILS, Ilorin Issa Aremu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his avowed commitment to pay adequate living wages
Rumour of tanker drivers’ protest is handiwork of mischief-makers — NUPENG
‘The Petroleum Tanker Drivers are not embarking on any form of protest and we are determined to continue our services to the nation’
Maritime workers restate opposition to Ports, Harbour Bill
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has restated its opposition to the Ports and Harbour Bill that is before the National Assembly
ILO takes landmark decision on right to strike
“The right to strike is fundamental for workers to get a fair deal and, as history shows, for democracy.”
Steel, engineering workers raise alarm over 7 privatised firms
Steel and Engineering Workers Union, SEWUN, Auto/Precision sectors, has raised the alarm over the state of some privatised companies in the sector, lamenting that none of the companies is functioning.
NUPENG solicits support as PTD elects leaders
Members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, Branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, have elected Augustine Egbon, as their National Chairman.
PTD new leadership unfolds agenda, prioritises members’ welfare, road safety
The newly elected leadership of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has unfolded a four-point agenda for the next four years.
No law forbids management staff from unionism— RTU
The Registrar of Trade Union, RTU, Mr Amos Falonipe, has dismissed insinuations that the Nigerian laws bar management staff from joining and participating in trade unionism.
Workers’ rights under pressure — FES Resident Rep
When people hear about Nigeria, unfortunately, they think about kidnappings and online scams. The picture is a bit negative
Labour rejects Ports, Harbour Bill
“We wish to note that this said Bill if allowed to be passed into law will have far reaching grave consequences on the security of the nation as it will cede harbour, jetty and terminal operations into private hands”
NASU rejects police claims of rescuing Ajaero
“NASU rejects the claims that Ajaero was kept under protective custody in his own interest. We urge President Bola Tinubu to order a thorough investigation into the episode”
Financial sector losing professionals to Japa syndrome — Oluwole, ASSBIFI President
Unions become confrontational when organisations take them for granted or violate the rights and privileges of workers
Our problems with IOCs divestments of assets to Nigerians — PENGASSAN
The second edition of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Energy and Labour Summit held in Abuja
