The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has claimed that the current pension scheme practised by the government is pauperizing workers after retirement. It said retirement under the present scheme may have become a death sentence for many retirees, stressing that it has many consequences for the behaviour of workers in active service. President of NLC, Joe…
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the suspension of the nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC. Sani said the suspension of the strike will make room for continued negotiations. “The suspension of the strike to make room for continued negotiations is ok. Half agbado is better…
Foremost lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana has has said all states can pay the minimum wage, following funds accrual from the removal of fuel subsidy. Appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Falana said, states that default would be dragged to court. He said: “There is no state in Nigeria today that cannot pay…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, have suspended the nationwide strike. This is to give room for uninterrupted meetings with the tripartite committee on the new national minimum wage. This was confirmed by TUC chairman, Festus Osifo on Tuesday. Labour leaders had a meeting with the Secretary to the Government of…
