Economy

Ogun: Workers Downtool

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The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC in Ogun state have declared a seven day warning strike to demand for the abolition of the pension reform bill, payment of gratuities and new minimum wage, among others.  Ogun State NLC chairman, Comrade Continue Reading

Economy

Groups Want FG To Cut Down Cost Of Governance

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A coalition of pro-labour and Civil Society Organizations, JAF wants the Federal Government to cut down on the cost Governance rather than hike in prices of public utilities. They made this known in Ibadan at a News Conference held at the hall of the Oyo state council of Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC. The Coordinator, Joint […]Continue Reading

Economy

Update: Ekiti Workers Make U-Turn on Strike

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The organised labour union in Ekiti State has announced the suspension of its ongoing strike. The workers had on Monday embarked on a warning strike over the controversy surrounding the payment of their, outstanding salary, minimum wage and other issues affecting them. According to the Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, the suspension of […]Continue Reading

Economy

Labour Begin 3-Day Warning Strike in Ekiti

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Workers in Ekiti state on Monday complied with the three-day warning strike declared by the leadership of organised labour in the state to press home their demands. At the Ekiti State Secretariat in Ado Ekiti, at some of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies, only few workers were seen on ground. The few workers on duty […]Continue Reading

Economy

Akeredolu, Labour Unions, Agree on Payment of Leave Bonus Arrears, Others

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Oganised Labour Unions and the Ondo State government have agreed to the approval of the immediate payment of five months outstanding deductions from salaries of the state workers from February to June, this year. Similarly, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ordered payment of 2018 leave bonus to all workers and settlement of 2019 leave bonus for workers on […]Continue Reading

Education

Stakeholders Want Ogun Government to Support Schools with Safety Equipment

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Key players in the education sector of Ogun State have urged the government to provide schools with incentives and safety items ahead of the planned resumption of academic activities. They made the submission at a stakeholders meeting organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC.  Addressing the participants, the NLC Chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Bankole said the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Political Appointees Agree to 50% Salary Slash – Governor Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says senior political appointees in the state have agreed to a fifty percent slash of their salaries due to the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on the state’s economy. Governor Makinde made this known while speaking at this year’s celebration of Workers’ Day held at Labour House, Ibadan, Oyo State. […]Continue Reading