The MoU that ended 5-year labour crisis
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The five years old labour crisis that hit the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, which culminated into the breakaway and formation of United Labour Congress of Nigeria, ULC, was finally resolved on Thursday in Abuja, via a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, signed by both camps. Recall that in the wake of the disputed […]
NLC celebrates Falana at 62
By Victor Young Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has congratulated human rights activits and lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), on his 62nd birthday, describing him as a great Nigerian patriot, lawyer and defender of workers’ and people’s rights. NLC, in a statement by its President, Ayuba Wabba, celebrating Falana at 62, said: “Femi Falana, since his […]
COVID-19: Lessen workers’ pains with job security, full wages, NLC tells govt
By Victor Young Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has pleaded with governments at all levels of government to lessen workers’ pains over the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring job security and payment of full salaries. President of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, in a message to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, contended that the Ramadan holiday was not the time […]
NLC decries harassment of healthcare workers by security agents
The Lagos State Council, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has decried the recent harassment and intimidation of healthcare workers by security officers, including Nigeria Police in the state.
NLC laments increasing exposure of nurses to COVID-19
By Victor Young Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Tuesday, decried the increasing exposure of health workers, especially nurses to the deadly coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic. The union said: “As at last week, about 200,000 health workers are estimated to have been infected with COVID-19. Out of this number 260 nurses have died from the Covid-19 infection.” […]
Wash your hands, wash your hands from which public taps,? NLC chides govt
IRKED by the frequent washing of hands as prescribed by the World Health Organization to control the spread of Coronavirus disease, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has demanded that governments should provide basic amenities such as the required running water.
May Day: Release of N2.4bn gratuity excites NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended the Kebbi State Government for releasing N2.4 billion as part payment of gratuities and leave grants for junior staff. Malam Umar Alhassan, the Kebbi state Chairman of the congress, said the release of the fund would enhance the lifestyle of retired workers, adding that the leave grant will […]
May Day: NLC demands implementation of N30,000 minimum wage in Kwara
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the Kwara Government to ensure immediate and full implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage to its workers.
COVID-19: NLC urges FG, States not to deduct workers’ salaries
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged federal and state governments to neither stop nor deduct workers’ salaries amidst the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: NLC opposes use of contributory pension for palliatives
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday said it was opposed to the use of contributory pension as palliatives for workers as part of the move to cushion the effect of the lockdown over Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
International Women’s Day: NLC, WARDC call for change in social norms
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Women Advocates Research & Documentation Centre, WARDC, a nongovernmental organisation, have called for a change in social norms to accelerate the achievement of gender equality in Nigeria.
