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The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called for a return to petrol prices last seen before June 2023, citing the need to mitigate the current economic strain on Nigerians. TUC National President, Festus Osifo, made this demand during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, emphasizing that the Federal Government must intervene to stabilize the […]
The Trade Union Congress has called on the federal government to cut down waste in order to improve workers’ lives. President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo made this call in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday. Osifo emphasised the principles of negotiation, saying that “negotiation is not emotion.” Noting that the government […]
TUC’s Deputy President, Mr. Tommy Okon, expressed concerns to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos yesterday, stating that the failure to inaugurate the committee three months before the expiration of the current minimum wage was worrisome. He emphasized that organized labor is unwilling to face pressure regarding the wage increase and stressed the […]
By Nura Bala Ajingi. The Trade Union Congress has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike and protest if the Federal Government fails to resolve the fifteen issues raised and agreed upon as solution to the effect of the withdrawal of fuel subsidy. TUC Kano state council treasurer, comrade Auwalu Bello Isma’il Stated this at […]
In response to the Trade Union Congress’s request to alleviate the hardships faced by public sector workers due to subsidy removal, the Federal Government has established a two-week timeframe for addressing wage allocation, tax exemptions, and allowances. Additionally, the government has committed to defining the procedures for accessing the recently announced intervention fund aimed at […]
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has said that President Bola Tinubu cannot solely take the decision to remove subsidy payment on petroleum products in the country. The TUC said that the newly inaugurated President should “tarry awhile to give room for robust dialogue and consultation and stakeholders engagement” before making any decision on […]
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has protested the last-minute order denying organised labour the use of Eagle Square as the venue for the May 1 Workers Day rally. Addressing reporters at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC), Festus Osifoh, TUC president, said the union rejects the change of venue for the rally. Mr […]
Organised Labour in Nigeria has shelved its planned picketing of Offices of Central Bank of Nigeria, Nationwide by two weeks. The picketing and sit-at home order were scheduled to hold from wednesday, March 29 across the country. At a joint Briefing in Abuja addressed by President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero and President of […]
The labour unions had, in December, resolved to hold a national protest on February 1 against plans by the federal government to remove fuel subsidy. Nigerian governors have resolved to meet with the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over fuel subsidy, which the federal government is planning to remove. The Chairman […]