Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo has declared that the union will proceed with its scheduled strike, despite an existing court order prohibiting it. Osifo justified the decision by accusing the Federal Government of consistently disregarding court orders, setting a detrimental example for labor unions. In an interview on Arise TV, Osifo stated, “We […]
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BREAKING: Industrial Court Restrains NLC, TUC From Strike
The National Industrial Court has issued a restraining order against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliates, preventing them from initiating any strike or industrial action. After an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday in Abuja, the unions had announced a nationwide strike scheduled for November 14, 2023, in […]
Court Issues Fresh Order Restraining NLC From Further Strikes
The National Industrial Court in Owerri issued a new interim injunction, restraining organized labor from engaging in any strikes within Imo state until further notice. The court emphasized that disobedience to this order would have consequences. Justice N.C.S. Ogbuanya issued this order last Friday after hearing arguments from both parties, as they had not reached […]
Strike: We’ll No Longer Obey Frivolous Court Injunctions — NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its refusal to respect what it describes as “frivolous injunctions” issued by judges who allegedly carry out the bidding of the executive branch. The NLC has raised concerns regarding the frequent issuance of such injunctions, which have restrained the Congress from freely protesting against unfavorable government policies and […]
JUST IN: NLC, TUC Suspend Planned Strike, Set Date To Reconvene
The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on Monday night suspended their industrial action scheduled for Wednesday. Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made this known. Gbajabiamila spoke after a meeting of the Federal Government and Organised Labour at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Labour had […]
JUST IN: Court Bars Organised Labour From Proposed Nationwide Strike
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has halted the planned strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on the removal of fuel subsidy. Justice Olufunke Anuwe, on Monday, June 5, 2023, issued a restraining order against the NLC and all its affiliates, prohibiting them from proceeding with the strike scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023. […]