Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have resolved to ground activities nationwide from October 3, 2023, following what the Labour Unions tagged as the “failure” of government to successfully implement policies to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) will hold a joint briefing by 3 p.m. today to declare a nationwide indefinite strike. According to Vanguard, the leaders of the organised unions have resolved their differences ahead of the planned indefinite strike. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong on Monday stated that the Federal Government will soon conclude the issue of wage award. Lalong stated this as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) plan to embark on an indefinite strike across the country. The Minister stated this when he received Alhaji … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday insisted on embarking on an indefinite strike across the country. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero stated this while speaking on Arise News, adding that the union may declare strike by midnight on Tuesday. Editors Pick JUST IN: Fire Guts Supreme Court Building [Photos] … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has fixed Tuesday to hold an emergency National Executive Council meeting over its proposed indefinite industrial action. This was made known in a terse statement on Sunday by NLC General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja,to Presidents, General Secretaries and Treasurers of affiliate unions. According to the statement, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced mobilisation across the country ahead of a possible declaration of a nationwide strike. State chapters of the union took the decision following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum given to the Federal Government to provide palliatives to cushion the effect of the recent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has debunked reports making the rounds that it has embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike. Online reports had indicated that the union commenced its planned strike on Friday after its ultimatum to the federal government elapsed on Thursday. The organised labour had threatened to shut … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the ultimatum of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to the Federal Government to address the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy on Nigerians expires today. The leadership of the union are expected to meet next week to decide when to begin an indefinite nationwide strike. Editors Pick Ondo Assembly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Tuesday revealed why it backed out of the warning strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) two weeks ago. According to the President of TUC, Festus Osifo, the union did not agree to participate in the first instance. Recall that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government an ultimatum till Friday to meet their demands or risk them embarking on strike. The warning came after the Federal Government met with leaders of the organised union and pleaded for more time to address their grievances. Editors Pick BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to avert an imminent nationwide strike action ended in a deadlock. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, met with the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has been invited to a meeting by the Federal Government over its planned strike. This online media platform gathered that the meeting was scheduled for Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives has dismissed a statement credited to the National Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Christopher Onyeka that each member collected N100 million as palliative. Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, said this in a statement on Wednesday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the organised labour has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from next week if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands over the removal of fuel subsidy. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said the strike would be a shutdown of commercial and economic activities across the country. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the palliatives to states, insisting that what Nigerian workers needed was a living wage. It observed that the handouts serving to cushion effects of the fuel subsidy removal could in a way, be applauded, but quickly added that their distribution might not be … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ended its two-day warning strike, directing its members to resume work on Thursday, September 7. The union’s directive was contained in a statement signed by its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero Wednesday evening. Ajaero said the workers made significant strides in achieving the goals they … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday disregarded the two-day warning strike directive issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against the recent removal of fuel subsidy. This online media platform understands that the Labour Union on Tuesday (today) commenced its warning strike, shutting down economic activities across the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was drama on Tuesday in Ondo State after some officials of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) stormed some government offices in the state to enforce the union’s strike and ended up engaging in a fight with some of the civil servants. This online media platform gathered that NLC members … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some government ministries, departments and agencies in Abuja are currently shut in solidarity with the two-day nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress. The Federal Secretariat on Tuesday morning alongside other major areas such as the popular radio house which houses some agencies under the Ministry of Information … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has began its two-day warning strike. This is coming after failure to dialogue with the the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong at the last hours of Monday September 4 on the need to avert the two-day warning strike already declared by the labour … Read more