ANALYSIS: Intrigues involved in new minimum wage for Nigerian workers
Economic experts weigh in on the unending battle over the years to arrive at a living wage for Nigerian workers.
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Why we agreed to suspend strike – NLC
Labour says its subsequent actions will depend on outcome of meeting with government next week.
NLC suspends strike
The strike commenced on September 26.
NLC records partial success in first day of nationwide strike
The warning strike commenced midnight, Wednesday.
Strike: Presidency, Labour leaders in crucial talks at Aso Rock
The organised labour commenced a seven-day warning strike on Thursday over a new national minimum wage.
UPDATED: After meeting FG delegation, NLC insists on total strike
Chris Ngige led the government delegation to the meeting with the NLC.
NLC condemns killing of health worker by Boko Haram
Two other health workers are still in Boko Haram custody.
Minimum Wage: NLC threatens to embark on total strike
The congress also chides a former Ondo governor.
NLC hails conditions for states to access new Paris Club Refund
The federal government had approved $2.68 billion as final payment to states for the Paris Club Refund.
Labour Party Crisis: Chairman tackles NLC President Wabba
The party chairman says NLC is not and cannot be the owners of Labour Party.
Minimum Wage: Workers declare support for NLC over ultimatum to Nigerian govt
The Labour leaders had on Wednesday cautioned the federal government against foot-dragging on the new minimum wage.
MTN speaks on casualisation of workers, NLC
The NLC has picketed some MTN offices over casualisation.
NLC chases out workers from MTN call centre
The congress started picketing the company’s offices across states on Monday.
Labour criticises new tariffs on cigarette, alcohol, tobacco
The union wants immediate suspension of the policy.
Labour Party rejects Mimiko’s return
The party also says it has no candidates in the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti state.
JOHESU Strike: Nigerian govt moves to implement ‘no work, no pay’ rule
The workers resumed duties fully on Monday after weeks of strike.
Major health stories last week
Another strike looms in Nigeria’s health sector
Health Minister has no right to stop salaries of JOHESU members – NLC
JOHESU suspended their strike on Thursday.
Democracy Day: Political class benefits, average Nigerian suffers – NLC
The congress urges Nigerians not to despair.
ILO indicts Nigeria for not adhering to fair gender representation at Confab – Wabba
The 2018 International Labour Conference will take place between May 28 and June 8 in Geneva, Switzerland.
May Day: Nigerian govt not ignoring workers’ demands – VP Osinbajo
PREMIUM TIMES also feels the pulse of Nigerian workers.
Nigerian workers threaten to trade votes for minimum wage in 2019
The workers reject renegotiation of N66,500 minimum wage package.
UPDATED: Invasion of Senate threat to democracy – NLC, NUJ
The mace was forcefully taken from the Senate chamber by some hoodlums.
Minimum Wage: Committee to hold nationwide public hearing
Mr Wabba said the zonal hearing was expected to be conducted in the six geopolitical zones.
NLC President denies attending political coalition for 2019
The group, in a statement, had said he was present at the meeting.
