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 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
How to stop strikes in Nigeria — NECA
“Our propensity to jump the gun, do things arbitrarily should stop both from government, labour and employers”
IPPIS: Labour calls for orderliness as FG verifies 17,000 delisted workers
“As I speak right now, delisted officers are undergoing physical verification at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria in Abuja”
International pressure mounts on Nigeria over interference in trade union affairs
“We have received reliable information from the NLC that the Federal Government is planning to exert control over trade union organisations”
Labour raises concerns over shortage of junior employees in NPA, NIMASA, NIWA
They queried the continued absence of On -Board Ship Gangway men and Tally Clerks in port operations in the country following their illegal disengagement few years ago
NLC tasks govt, other stakeholders on occupational safety, health
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has challenged government and other stakeholders to step up efforts at making the world of work safer and promoting the ideals and objectives of the Occupational Safety and Health framework
NUPENG threatens nationwide strike over failed federal, state roads
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has blamed the failed and deplorable condition of Benin/Warri highway for the October 1 petrol tanker fatal accident that claimed five lives among other valuable assets.
24 hrs to nationwide strike: FG’s meeting with NLC, TUC ends in deadlock
The meeting between the Federal Government and Organised Labour, yesterday ended in deadlock as leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and their Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterparts, rejected the government’s offers.
Electricity workers give minister 2 weeks to address pending issues
“Should the Minister fail to address these issues within two weeks, he should preoccupy himself with recruiting National Security Adviser, NSA, officials to run the Sector.”
Palliatives: Work days reduction ‘ll hurt economy seriously, Labour, employers warn
“ONE of the ad hoc measures adopted by government to cushion the effects of petrol subsidy removal is the reduction of work days from five days a week to three”
The more we work, the less we earn must stop — Ajaero
This is an abridged version of the welcome address by President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, at the African Alliance of Trade Unions Executives
No respite, cheers for workers in Tinubu’s 100 days
Pronouncements by the government in its 100 days have worsened the woes and socioeconomic conditions of workers.
