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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies or face an indefinite nationwide strike from August 2.   These policies include the recent hike in the pump price of petrol. This is as NLC directed all its affiliates and …

The Zamfara chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have commended Gov. Dauda Lawal over the payment of two months salaries owed civil servants by the immediate past administration. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday jointly signed by the …

Organised Labour yesterday cautioned the Federal Government against planned hike in electricity tariffs, saying it will increase the burden on Nigerians. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said with the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of Naira exchange rates, many Nigerians are reeling under financial pressure. An official of the …

The Nigeria Labour Congress has kicked against the alleged plan to increase electricity tariff by 40 per cent on July 1. The Congress described the move as insensitive and callous, saying it reflected an organised indifference to the well-being of consumers, especially, the poor ones.   The NLC said this …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the ruling of the National Industrial Court (NIC) of favouring the Federal Government against the interest of the masses and workers in the country. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President said this in a communique jointly signed with Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of …

Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, yesterday gave insight into why they resolved to shelve the planned nationwide strike aimed at forcing the Federal Government to reverse the 200 per cent hike in the pump price of petrol. Rising from an emergency National Executive …

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and members of his national executives have arrived at the presidential villa, Abuja, for a meeting with the team set up by President Bola Tinubu to discuss matters arising from the removal of petroleum subsidy. They came into the conference hall …

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have suspended the planned nationwide strike over fuel subsidy removal. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila disclosed this on Monday night after a meeting between the federal government and the unions at Aso Villa.   According …

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted an interim order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, from going on strike from Wednesday as planned, until the determination of the motion on notice. Justice O. Y. Anuwe issued the order on Monday and …

Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani is holding a closed-door meeting with leader of the Organised Labour leaders in the State over the planned strike action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The meeting is expected to set two committees to see to amicable resolution of the crisis occasioned by …