Category: NLC

FG and Labour Unions Meet at Aso Rock Amid Looming Strike Over Fuel Subsidy Removal

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Despite assurances from President Bola Tinubu in his nationwide broadcast last night, Organised Labour remains resolute in proceeding with tomorrow’s strike to protest against the removal of petrol subsidy, citing increasing hardship and rising costs of living. The Presidential Steering Committee on Palliatives held an extensive meeting with representatives of Organised Labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. However, the talks to avert the protest were inconclusive. NLC President Ajaero and TUC counterpart Osifo spoke following the…

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Labour Threatens Strike, Resumes Talks with FG over Fuel Subsidy Removal

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Ahead of the scheduled meeting between the Federal Government and organized labor, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that the government must fulfill its demands to alleviate the impact of fuel subsidy removal. The NLC warned that it would not hesitate to call for industrial action if its demands were not met, highlighting that the planned strike had only been suspended. According to Punch Newspapers, the union emphasized the unbearable hardships faced by Nigerians due to the high cost of fuel and urged the government to swiftly provide palliatives.…

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10th Assembly: NLC Charges House Members To Be Guided By Oath Of Office

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Nigeria Labour Congress, congratulates the members of the 10th National Assembly for seamlessly electing the leaderships of the two chambers ( the Senate and the House of Representatives), charges them to be diligent in performing their oversight functions. The Acting President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, (Prince) Adewale Adeyanju made the indication in a press statement in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, “the process was competitive and yet rancour-free attests to the quality of membership of this Assembly. we believe, electing the leaderships of the two chambers is just…

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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) Suspend Strike Following Fuel Subsidy Discussions

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have decided to suspend their planned strike, originally set for Wednesday, after engaging in discussions with representatives of the Federal Government at the Presidential Villa. The meeting, which concluded on Monday at around 10:50 pm, centered around the removal of fuel subsidy. During the meeting, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, announced that the gathering would reconvene on June 19th. As part of the agreement, a joint committee will be established involving the Federal Government, TUC,…

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Federal Government to Assess TUC’s Requests, Establish Committee to Review Minimum Wage

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The Federal Government has announced its intention to carefully consider the list of demands presented by the Trade Union Congress (TUC), which includes the issue of minimum wage. Following a three-hour meeting between the Federal Government and the TUC, spokesperson Dele Alake informed State House correspondents that the government will examine the feasibility of the demands. Alake stated that President Bola Tinubu will establish a tripartite committee comprising representatives from the states, organized labor, and the private sector. This committee will analyze the dynamics surrounding the adjustment of the minimum…

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NLC debunks Plan Strike Action

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The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has said it has no plans to commence industrial action on Friday to protest increase in the prices of premium motor spirit otherwise known as petrol.  The Congress however said it would hold organ meetings slated for tomorrow, Friday, June 2nd, 2023 to deliberate on the price issue. It promise to keep Nigerians informed on our next line of action after our meetings. The Statement released by the Congress Head of Information and Public Affairs, Benson Upah reads: “Our attention has been drawn to stories circulating in the…

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NLC Suspends Planned Industrial Action

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the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has postponed its planned industrial action for two weeks in order to monitor the compliance of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with regards to the cash crunch crisis in the country. The decision was made in response to the level of compliance of banks in making cash available to Nigerians, and the NLC and TUC will meet again after two weeks to check the sustainability of cash flow in the country. The NLC chairman, Joe Ajaero, made the announcement while addressing the journalists in…

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NLC Nation Strike May Have Been Averted

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The possibility of a nationwide strike and picketing of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) branches by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) seems to have been averted, thanks to successful conciliatory efforts by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. During the weekly ministerial briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, expressed optimism that the CBN’s positive response to the union’s demands would prevent the strike in the banking sector. It should be recalled that the NLC had given the Federal Government a seven-day…

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