Tag: #TUC
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STRIKE ENDS IN ABUJA AS LABOUR, WlKE REACH PEACE DEAL
After marathon talks, FCT workers return to work as unions, minister bury the hatchet Organised labour and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have resolved their standoff, clearing the way for immediate resumption of duty by affected workers in Abuja. The truce followed an all-night conciliation meeting convened by the Senate Committee on the FCT, with talks…
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LABOUR TO THE STREETS: NLC, TUC FIX FEB. 3 SOLIDARITY RALLY
Unions back striking FCDA workers, vow peaceful but firm protest in Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans for a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in Abuja, throwing their full weight behind FCDA workers on strike over unpaid salaries. In a joint statement, NLC’s Benson Upah…
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HEALTH SECTOR SHOWDOWN: TUC, NLC GIVE FG 14 DAYS
Health workers are done waiting. The TUC and NLC have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health over the long-delayed implementation of the CONHESS salary adjustment, submitted way back in 2021. In a joint statement signed by Nuhu Toro (TUC) and Benson Upah (NLC), the unions said the delay has dragged on…
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TUC DEMANDS FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF UWAIS REPORT FOR ELECTORAL REFORM
At a recent public hearing on the new Electoral Act 2025 bill, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo called for the full adoption of Justice Mohammed Uwais’ recommendations to fix Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking through TUC official Tolulope Akinyoye, Osifo stressed that credible elections must reflect the true will of the people and backed…
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ASCSN CONDEMNS DANGOTE REFINERY’S ANTI-WORKER ACTIONS
Union demands reinstatement of sacked workers and warns of joining full national strike. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has strongly condemned Dangote Refinery for arbitrarily dismissing workers exercising their constitutional right to unionize. ASCSN National President Shehu Mohammed called the action a violation of Nigeria’s Constitution and ILO conventions and expressed…
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TUC DEMANDS REINSTATEMENT OF WORKERS SACKED BY DANGOTE REFINERY
Union warns against anti-worker actions, threatens national strike if demands ignored. The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned the alleged sack of Dangote Petroleum Refinery workers for joining PENGASSAN, calling it unconstitutional and anti-worker. TUC Secretary General Nuhu Toro demands their immediate reinstatement, a public apology, and an independent investigation involving the Ministry…
