Current news on nigeria labour congress

Here are some current news updates on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC):

Latest News

  1. NLC Suspends Strike: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its nationwide strike, which was called off on April 27, 2022, after the Federal Government agreed to meet some of its demands. The strike was called off after a meeting between the NLC leadership and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. NLC Demands Better Working Conditions: The NLC has demanded better working conditions for Nigerian workers, including improved salaries, better working environments, and an end to casualization. The union also called for the implementation of the new minimum wage of N30,000 per month. (Source: The Punch)
  3. NLC Condemns Fuel Price Hike: The NLC has condemned the recent hike in fuel prices, describing it as "unacceptable" and "anti-poor". The union called on the Federal Government to reverse the price hike and ensure that the price of fuel is reduced. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. NLC Demands Justice for Slain Workers: The NLC has demanded justice for the slain workers of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) who were killed in a recent attack in Rivers State. The union called on the Federal Government to ensure that those responsible for the attack are brought to justice. (Source: This Day)
  5. NLC Calls for Improved Healthcare: The NLC has called for improved healthcare services in Nigeria, including the provision of adequate medical facilities and personnel. The union also called for the implementation of the National Health Act, which aims to improve healthcare services in the country. (Source: The Guardian)

Recent Developments

  1. NLC Meets with FG over Strike: The NLC met with the Federal Government on April 26, 2022, to discuss the ongoing strike and the demands of the union. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, and other government officials. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. NLC Suspends Strike in Some States: The NLC suspended its strike in some states, including Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo, after the state governments agreed to meet some of its demands. However, the strike was not suspended in all states. (Source: The Nation)
  3. NLC Demands Better Conditions for Teachers: The NLC has demanded better working conditions for teachers in Nigeria, including improved salaries, better working environments, and an end to casualization. The union also called for the implementation of the new minimum wage of N30,000 per month. (Source: Leadership)
  4. NLC Condemns Attack on Workers: The NLC has condemned the attack on workers of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in Rivers State, describing it as "unacceptable" and "anti-poor". The union called on the Federal Government to ensure that those responsible for the attack are brought to justice. (Source: Daily Trust)

Upcoming Events

  1. NLC National Executive Council Meeting: The NLC is set to hold its National Executive Council meeting on May 10, 2022, to discuss the ongoing strike and the demands of the union. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. NLC May Day Celebration: The NLC is set to celebrate May Day on May 1, 2022, with a rally and other activities. The union will use the occasion to demand better working conditions for Nigerian workers. (Source: The Punch)

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