Tag: Labour

Labour Rejects Federal Government’s Planned Sale of TCN, Citing Socioeconomic Concerns

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The Organised Labour has vehemently opposed the Federal Government’s proposed privatization of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), expressing concern that it would exacerbate the socio-economic challenges faced by Nigerians. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, issued a warning, asserting that the privatization move poses a significant threat to the power sector and raises apprehensions among key stakeholders. During a sitting led by the factional Speaker, Edison Ehie, who is aligned with the governor, it was disclosed that the complex was slated for demolition due to the…

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Labour Strike Temporarily Halted: NLC and TUC National Executive Council Suspend Protest Following National Security Adviser’s Intervention”

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) National Executive Council, in a meeting on Wednesday night, decided to temporarily suspend the ongoing strike. This decision was influenced by the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. According to Punch Newspapers, the meeting, which commenced shortly after 7 pm and lasted close to an hour, involved a thorough review by various affiliates and state chapters of the discussions held between the organized labor leaders and Ribadu. Tommy Etim, the National Deputy Vice-President of the TUC, confirmed…

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